New York Giants special teamer Jason Pinnock was taken to a Twin Cities hospital after suffering an injury while making a tackle in the playoff game agains the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Pinnock was carted off the field with an abdominal injury, with the replay showing Pinnock’s midsection land on the heal of Vikings kick returner Kene Nwangwu during a kick return.
Jason Pinnock just got hit in the mid section and was carted off the field, hope he’s alright pic.twitter.com/IqqYJV0SJj
— Tedd Buddwell 🏀🏈 (@TedBuddy8) January 16, 2023
The good news is that his trip to the hospital was short-lived as reporters from inside the Giants locker room say Pinnock was there after the game saying he was OK.
Jason Pinnock just walked into locker room, back from hospital. Said he’s good. Carted off late with abdominal injury. #Giants
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) January 16, 2023
Jason Pinnock was checked out at a local hospital for his abdomen injury. He returned to the locker room and will fly back with the team and said he was feeling much better, per #Giants
— Ryan Dunleavy (@rydunleavy) January 16, 2023
The Giants upset the Vikings 31-24 and will face the Eagles in Philadelphia in the Division Round of the playoffs next week. The Vikings’ season is over.
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