As Daniels remained on the field, the mood grew tense. A social media update from a local reporter described the bench clearing out and teammates kneeling nearby, underscoring how serious the moment appeared. Additional footage noted that Daniels’ facemask had collided with Colston Loveland’s knee on the tackle, and he was tended to by trainers while teammates gathered close.
Daniels stayed down for an extended period, and the medical staff initially did not move him off the field. He was eventually strapped to a backboard and transported off the field via cart, with fans and teammates awaiting further information.
Who is Kendal Daniels?
Kendal Daniels is a 23-year-old rookie who stands 6-foot-5 and weighs 242 pounds. He posted a 4.76-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine and a 29.5-inch vertical jump. Daniels split his college career between Oklahoma State and Oklahoma, earning the Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year honors while at OSU. The Falcons selected him in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, with the 134th overall pick. Before the injury incident, Daniels had appeared in five games this season, recording 22 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, and one pass defensed.
