Kevin Everett Neck Injury

Former Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett on Friday visited the Miami research facility that is credited with helping him recover from a life-thre 6 Vote(s) Read Full Story

"Kevin Everett remains medically stable in the intensive care unit, and continues to make daily improvement in his neurological status," Bills doctor John Marzo said Monday in a statement released by the team. "Kevin demonstrated increased strength in the muscles of his legs," Marzo said. "In addition, he was able to show some movement in both hands." Read Full Story

Kevin Everett has a lot of fans, in part because he spent time and energy reaching out to his fans before this neck injury. Many people are praying for a recovery for Everett. It is unlikely that he'll play pro ball again, but hopefully he'll be able to walk and lead a "normal" life. Linked from http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5goHjPt9ghYYH5W1tZAPrDH7OZjcA --- "Every single kid that's in our program went to the Kevin Everett football camp," said Kenny Harrison, Memorial's offensive co-ordinator and one of Everett's former coaches. "He gave free T-shirts to all the kids, fed the kids," Harrison said. "It was a real professional camp and ... Read Full Story

He's alert and aware after the injury.... Linked from http://www.mercurynews.com/sportsheadlines/ci_6860092?nclick_check=1 --- "I told Kevin that the chances for a full neurologic recovery were bleak, dismal," said Cappuccino, who works for the Bills as a consultant, specializing in spinal surgery. "I was honest with him, and he told me, `Do everything you can to help me.' " Read Full Story

Kevin Everett and Domenik Hixon had a collision in the game on September 9th. Kevin Everett was badly injured. You can see video clips of the accident on YouTube. Read Full Story