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Eskimos' Tucker recovering in Hamilton
THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Rennison
2008-07-27 18:00:00
THE CANADIAN PRESS
EDMONTON - Edmonton Eskimos receiver Jason Tucker underwent neck surgery late Saturday and is recovering in hospital.
The Esks' all-star receiver suffered a fractured and dislocated vertebrae after colliding with Tiger-Cats defensive back Jykine Bradley in Edmonton's 19-13 win Saturday in Hamilton.
Tucker, 32, was placed on a backboard and then transported by ambulance to a local hospital where he underwent the surgery. On the field, Tucker said he was experiencing high neck and back pain and tingling in his right hand, but had full range of motion in all limbs.
"The operation went very well and Jason is resting comfortably. He'll have to undergo further tests and it's hoped he can return to Edmonton by the end of the week," said team president Rick LeLacheur, who has stayed with Tucker in Hamilton.
A sixth-round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals in 1998, Tucker is in his seventh season with the Eskimos.
He appeared in one exhibition game with the Bengals and after suffering a hamstring ailment, reached an injury settlement. He spent time with the Green Bay Packers on their practice roster later that season.
Tucker suited up for the Dallas Cowboys in 1999 after spending time with the Rhein Fire of NFL Europe. However, he was released prior to the 2001 campaign.
He has been part of two Grey Cup-winning teams in Edmonton (2003, '05) and was named the game MVP in 2003.
THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Rennison
2008-07-27 18:00:00
THE CANADIAN PRESS
EDMONTON - Edmonton Eskimos receiver Jason Tucker underwent neck surgery late Saturday and is recovering in hospital.
The Esks' all-star receiver suffered a fractured and dislocated vertebrae after colliding with Tiger-Cats defensive back Jykine Bradley in Edmonton's 19-13 win Saturday in Hamilton.
Tucker, 32, was placed on a backboard and then transported by ambulance to a local hospital where he underwent the surgery. On the field, Tucker said he was experiencing high neck and back pain and tingling in his right hand, but had full range of motion in all limbs.
"The operation went very well and Jason is resting comfortably. He'll have to undergo further tests and it's hoped he can return to Edmonton by the end of the week," said team president Rick LeLacheur, who has stayed with Tucker in Hamilton.
A sixth-round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals in 1998, Tucker is in his seventh season with the Eskimos.
He appeared in one exhibition game with the Bengals and after suffering a hamstring ailment, reached an injury settlement. He spent time with the Green Bay Packers on their practice roster later that season.
Tucker suited up for the Dallas Cowboys in 1999 after spending time with the Rhein Fire of NFL Europe. However, he was released prior to the 2001 campaign.
He has been part of two Grey Cup-winning teams in Edmonton (2003, '05) and was named the game MVP in 2003.
