UPDATE
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Green Bay Packers wide receiver Robert Ferguson will stay in the hospital at least one more night as he recovers from the vicious clothesline hit by Jacksonville safety Donovin Darius.
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Ferguson suffered a concussion and was temporarily paralyzed below the waist when he was hit Sunday. He regained feeling and movement on his way to Bellin Hospital, where he was kept overnight.
Coach Mike Sherman said Monday that Ferguson had weakness in his arms but was in good spirits when he visited him Sunday night. He didn't know if Ferguson was up and walking around Monday.
AFC spokesman Steve Alic said the league would look at the hit -- the NFL reviews every play of every game anyway -- and that any fine, if appropriate would likely come down Friday. A suspension could be handed out at any time.
Darius swept in after Ferguson's leaping 31-yard grab of Brett Favre's pass at midfield. Darius hit the defenseless Ferguson across the neck, stunning the crowd and infuriating the Packers with 4:41 left in their 28-25 loss to the Jaguars.
Darius, who was ejected, defended his hit as non-intentional and said he was trying to jar the ball loose.
Ferguson gave a thumbs-up as he left the field on a stretcher.
"He's a great kid," Sherman said. "For him to put a thumbs-up to the crowd on his way off the field knowing that he couldn't move his toes ... special guy."
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Darius, who was ejected, defended his hit as non-intentional and said he was trying to jar the ball loose.
Yeah right! DId he think the ball was in Fergusons jaw or ear? He decided to go high on the hit and he followed through and ripped his helmet off.
I want no excuses - pay the fun and shut your mouth Darius! |
