Chicago Bears coach John Fox said he had no updates on running back Matt Forte's knee injury but said he did not think it would require surgery or be season-ending. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at Lockette also saidthat if the trainers hadn't stabilized him correctly, he would have died. Ive see a lot of people dig on Dez for his actions after that play. He was on a one-year deal for the veteran minimum of $660,000. However, the hit looked perfectly legal to me. The more people that participate, the better, Lockette said. And while we wait to see if Lockettesever going to be able to play football again after the surgery, its also easy to wonder how well Heath will be able to in the future. All rights reserved. Now I just want to take that spirit and joy and spread it to people who really need it. Get well soon, E! A post shared by Ricardo Lockette (@ricardolockette) on Sep 20, 2020 at 3:29pm PDT, The Cowboys safety expressed his remorse over the hit when speaking with The Dallas Morning News, stating that it was never his intention to severely hurt Lockette. Like the EMTs helped me. Wake up to the day's most important news. Just the laughter and the love, even in the toughest moments. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. However, the Seahawks ultimately lost to Brady's squad. That doesnt mean Lockette isnt still just as passionate about the game. Its football. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Ricardo Lockette was drilled and appears to be out cold, hope he's ok pic.twitter.com/C5zdBzzwFX. I'm laying in bed with a full neck brace, just trying to stay still, and he's just being Marshawn talking to the nurses, making jokes, being crazy. Surgeons implanted titanium plates to help reconnect the skeletal structure. The procedure left him with only 50 percent rotation in his neck. My mission now is to help people get off the streets and back on their feet in any way I can. The fact that an injury occurred should not affect whether or not a flag is thrown. Best wishes to Lockette, but this was a completely clean and legit hard hit. New York Jets coach Todd Bowles said he's not sure whether wide receiver Brandon Marshall (toe, ankle) will be available in Week 9. Ricardo Lockette celebrates in the end zone after a circus catch at the end of a trick play that resulted in a Seahawks touchdown. While Lockette stated that Heath's tackle was a "clean hit," at the time, officials deemed the strike as a blindside hit from Heath. It was an uphill battle on an unending mountain. It's kind of just unfortunate, but I think he knows that wasn't my intention and it was kind of just a freak deal and that's the risk that we take when we play this game. Like I said, Im glad hes doing all right.. I couldn't talk. Lockette, who was placed on season-ending injured reserve on Saturday, will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. "If the returner at the time would have broken a couple tackles and they would have fell on me on the field I would have died.". He was ultimately cut from the roster despite some key plays at clutch moments for the squad. Emergency personnel had to cart him off the field and as he was wheeled away, he stuck his hand up in the air. as well as other partner offers and accept our, "If one of my teammates would have come over and pulled my arm, I would have died,", NOW WATCH: This is what Tom Brady eats to play pro football at 38 years old. I liked the hit and play but the rulebook is sooo damn complicated and open ended with judgement calls that good plays like this are now penalties. It looked like Lockett lost his balance a bit after a light hit before he ran into Heath and that prevented him from being ready for the hit. Heath did what he was told just like most do. [1][2] Growing up, Lockette played Little League football, where he was coached by his father. Did they think the Cowboys were going to launch an attack on his unconscious body? Glad he is alright. I need to repay the Lord for helping me get up. . What happened to Ricardo Lockette during that fateful game that forced the wide receiver to retire? He was released on September 3, and re-signed to the Seahawks' practice squad the following day. When I look back on my life, I'm not going to remember the Super Bowls the most. If I would have stood up then, the weight of my head, left right, front back, I would have died. But its Dez. However it was indeed a penalty after further dissection of the rule book. SEATTLE (AP) Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette told a group of paramedics and firefighters recently the neck injury he suffered last November against Dallas was so serious that he. When he announced his retirement earlier this offseason, former Seahawks receiver Ricardo Lockette made it clear that he didn't feel sorry for himself despite having his career cut short by a. Lockette was. They don't understand what kind of a man he is, and how much he does for his people in Oakland. Nothing more to see here, move along. The wide receiver collided with Cowboys safety Jeff Heath during punt coverage and then. [11] On September 1, 2013, Lockette was signed by the Chicago Bears to the practice squad. ARLINGTON, Texas - Wide receiver Ricardo Lockette was carted off the field on a stretcher in the second quarter of the Seahawks' Week 8 game at Dallas after colliding with Cowboys free safety. From the moment the kid was lying on the ground unconscious everyone was a human being and football meant nothing. As a Seahawks fan, I know Ricardo Lockette has a reputation for getting into it with other players and playing a very emotional game just like Dez Bryant. Im sure that all special teams players share a bond that makes them even more worried when one of them is injured. Go SEAHAWKS! On Nov. 5, Lockette reportedly left the hospital after undergoing surgery. In the middle of 2015, Ricardo Lockette was part of a terrifying hit on the football field, getting crushed on a kick return while the Seahawks were playing the Cowboys. American football is no slouch in the violence department either just look at what happened to Ricardo Lockette. Hopkins shuts down trade rumors: 'Who said' that? Life goes on. While other players gathered around Lockette as he was motionless on the field, Heath stayed on the sidelines as emotionsflared. [1], Lockette was a frequent speaker at elementary schools in Albany in 2014. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Levis has inside track to be future of Titans, Eagles add three Georgia studs to elite roster, Belichick keeping Jones, Zappe on edge after draft, Simms: Hooker has more talent than Goff, NFL draft takeaways: QBs selected on Day 3, Jeff Heath felt terrible that Ricardo Lockette was injured on his hit, In the end, the Packers fleeced the Jets for Aaron Rodgers, Aaron Rodgers blamed cell service at his house for not returning Brian Gutekunsts calls, Trade charts show Jets sending Packers equivalent of a high second-round pick in 2023, Odds greatly improve for Will Levis to be the first overall pick, Deion Sanders is ashamed of 31 NFL teams for not drafting any HBCU players, Brian Gutekunst: It would have been nice to have had those conversations with Aaron Rodgers, Jim Irsay asks fans whether Colts should pair Will Levis with Anthony Richardson. I will inspire someone and motivate them to be great in a time of need, as well as my family did.. I think even as it is, Lockette would respect the way Heath played and acted after the play. 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Looking ahead, Lockette's main goal is to change people's lives for the better. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Seattle players even said that he didnt. Lockette said in May, sitting with his parents, Earl Sr. and Felita, his brother Earl Jr., and his girlfriend Jamaica Terry. Ricardo Lockette (@RicardoLockette) November 2, 2015. seattle players reacted normally if you asked me. I'm back at the bottom. As a result, he collapsed to the field. Sure in slow motion it looks bad, but in live play youre going out to hit someone. ROOT Sports analyst Mike Blowers talked to Bob, Groz and Tom about Lewis and what makes him stand out. I heard he was all right, and I was really happy that he was able to move after when they were taking him off. How you can compare that to Larry is ridiculous. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Lockette suffered a life-threatening neck injury during a game last November at Dallas last November. My whole body was numb. He was signed to the practice squad, but was released by the team on September 18. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at His upper. I dont think the hit was malicious, just violent. 1:26 Ricardo Lockette's NFL career came to a sudden end on a November day in 2015. "[19] While playing in the NFL, Lockette stood at 6feet 2inches (188cm) and weighed 211 pounds (96kg). Ricardo Lockette was born in Albany, Georgia, on 21 May 1986. Talk is cheap. Go Hawks! By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider Just depends on who youre a fan of. Seven high school players have died playing this year. Lockette was drafted to the Seahawks as a free agent in the same year. ", Out here spending only fans money like my A/C broke #Rockette #4pf, A post shared by Ricardo Lockette (@ricardolockette) on Aug 12, 2020 at 11:54am PDT. The player cannot say no or he will be cut. Lockette recognizes that his status as a former player allows him to speak up where others cant to speak on behalf of current players who are concerned about long-term health but who are in a contract situation or fear that another player could take their job if theyre unable to play. [10], Lockette was signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad on September 24, 2012. RENTON Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette's season is over after surgery Monday to repair ligament and disc injuries in his neck suffered Sunday during Seattle's 13-12 victory at Dallas. I want to help people. Distractify is a registered trademark. People say, Hey dude, are you sad that this happened to you and that the guy hit you and blah, blah, blah? No, because Im a dog. Like Marshawn helped me. Its not a sad day for me, Lockette continued. 3:18 pm ET, NFL Draft superlatives: Best/worst class, ROY and more, Will Levis dropping to second round proves costly, Chiefs expected to re-sign Jerick McKinnon, Chiefs' Hunt believes Mahomes will always be underpaid, How Cowboys' VP sold team brass on drafting Mazi Smith, Prisco's draft grades for all 32 teams: Eagles ace it, 2024 mock: Williams No. Quarterback Geno Smith (shoulder) was also considered day to day. When I was taken to the hospital in Dallas, Marshawn stayed in my room with me the whole first night. HAAD Certified Dentists in Abu Dhabi. Running back Marshawn Lynch talks to young receivers Ricardo Lockette and Paul Richardson on the Seahawks sideline just before kickoff. "It sucks that was the outcome of the situation. So I cant complain about that. Dave "The Groz" Grosby will finish up his 29-year career as a daily Seattle sports radio host on Friday from noon to 3 p.m. on 710 ESPN Seattle's Bob, Groz and Tom. Former Chicago Bears Running Back Calls NFL "Scripted", LSU Quarterback Joe Burrow Is a NFL Star in the Making, NFL Referees Get Paid More Than You Might Think, Though Not as Much as the Players. At the time, nobody knew that Lockette's life was in jeopardy, but it still made for a terrifying moment: Ricardo Lockette was drilled and appears to be out cold, hope he's ok pic.twitter.com/C5zdBzzwFX. The reason it was a penalty is bc of the direction Heath was running and facing when he hit Lockette. Hes like that. Ricardo Lockette celebrates with teammates after his big hit. They're ridiculously savage, but these athletes still take the field, time again, to participate in these no-nonsense contests they absolutely love. Or even friggin' ice hockey? The Seahawks came out to protect Lockette from what? And you live by the sword and you die by the sword. It was the "L" signal, which was the Seattle Seahawks' "Legion of Boom," a sign of solidarity with his team and a show of confidence to let everyone know that he was conscious. Ricardo Lockette, who retired Thursday, suffered a concussion and neck injury while covering a punt in Week 8 of the 2015 season. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. He sustained neck ligament damage as a result of the tackle. New Orleans Saints running back Khiry Robinson fractured his tibia and will miss the remainder of the season. [3], Lockette attended Wallace Community College for one year, where he finished tenth nationally in the 400 meter dash. Was clean. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll confirmed Monday the injury would keep Lockette out for the remainder of the year. I couldn't hear my teammates. Welcome To Seattle Sweepstakes | Enter To Win! He was the intended receiver on the Seahawks last offensive play as it was intercepted by Malcolm Butler. Or in my situation, it couldve been that hes paralyzed.. You never want to see a guy injured. But I couldn't get up. Lockette also talked about whether or not ever considered a return to the field, and his relationship with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. He has taken the injury in stride and built a pretty great life after football. The Super Bowl XLVIII champion is currently a player advisor for The Football Players Health Study at Harvard. Football players are paid to make such plays, but guilt is a human emotion, the kind men, fathers and sons are all capable of. Lockette underwent surgery Monday to stabilize ligament damage sustained in the hit. foxsports. What Lockette didn't know was that the paramedics who saved him were actually in the audience, having made the trek from Texas. Lockette was running full speed and getting free of a block, not sure he had much control or could see the block coming. "The doctor told me pretty much my skull, all the muscles, all the ligaments that connect my vertebrae. . Its either a penalty or its not a penalty. I was playing hard, and he was doing the same thing. Lockette underwent surgery Monday to stabilize ligament damage sustained in the hit. On the first day of November in 2015, Seahawks receiver Ricardo Lockette took a crushing hit against the Cowboys that nearly ended his life. Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis hit his fifth home run in eight games in the big leagues on Wednesday. I couldn't move my arms. San Diego Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is out indefinitely with a kidney injury. The Seahawks signed receiver Easop Winston, who spent time last season on Seattle's practice squad. Ricardo Lockett visited Redmond Fire Station 11 today and expressed the importance of teamwork and the great work his trainers exhibited when they saved his life on the football field in Dallas after that horrible hit during that game. Injured Seahawks WR Ricardo Lockette to raise 12th Man flag After career-threatening injury, Lockette wants to return to football After suffering a season-ending neck injury, Seattle. . Watch the replays; he makes every effort to get in front of Lockette, and hit him with his shoulder pads, not his helmet. Scary because were football players, and theres collisions and stuff like that. I was thinking: Lockette notes that Seahawks trainers, as well as emergency responders, saved his life that afternoon. [5] In 2010, for the Fort Valley State Wildcats football team, Lockette served as a wide receiver and a kickoff returner, and finished with 23 receptions for 262 yards and one touchdown. His day is coming. Register now! Sucks that Lockette is hurt and out for the season, and that his career might be over, but thats the game, and the Seahawks have never shied away from being the team that delivers those same hits. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll confirmed Monday the injury would keep Lockette out for the remainder of the year. Im a fan of another NFC East team (yeah, I know it is sad), and now would be a perfect opportunity for me to dump on Heath. [20], Lockette dated singer Keri Hilson from 2017 to 2020.[21]. Lockette made a critical 44-yard reception in a close loss to division rival San Francisco 49ers on December 24, 2011, as well as a 61-yard touchdown grab in an overtime loss to another rival, the Arizona Cardinals, on January 1, 2012. Hopefully, Ive done that.. Lockette sustained a concussion, along with damage to discs and ligaments in his back, effectively disconnecting his skull from his spinal column. If not for the paramedics on the scene, Lockette may have lost more than football. The tackle left him lying on the field for several minutes before he was carried off on a stretcher. He sustained neck ligament damage as a result of the tackle. Ricardo Lockette has played his last down in the NFL. After he took a year off to train for the Olympics, Lockette transferred to Fort Valley State University. ricardo lockette injury - YouTube 0:00 / 8:47 Sign in to confirm your age This video may be inappropriate for some users. Is that playing it down? I was just praying that he was OK. That's when I knew it was bad. Speedy wide receiver Ricardo Lockette outran Denver's Aqib Talib down the right side to haul in this 39-yard touchdown strike from Russell Wilson to give the Seahawks a 10-3 lead before halftime. Once again, the incompetent NFL refs overreacted. Have you ever seen an actual game of Aussie rules football? Makes you wonder if they would even stop a game if somebody died after being leveled by a big hit. Karma. Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette is out for the season, and needs surgery to repair ligament damage in his neck. The former Seahawks. These officials cannot constitute what is a catch or a clean hit nowadays. Doctors said if I would have stood up then, the weight of my head left, right, front, back I would have died, Lockette said. I saw Larry Fitzgerald's touchdown catch in a different game, and going down he looked more . Stay up to date with what you want to know. Lockette hinted at retirement in an Instagram. Bowles added quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is day to day and will need thumb surgery at some point. There, he spoke about how his life was saved by paramedics in Arlington, Texas. What I'm gonna actually remember is moments like that night in the hospital. Lockette, unfortunately learned that he had sustained a career-ending injury as a result of Heath's clean hit. Those guys are usually the lowest paid and least appreciated players on the field. "The doctor told me that pretty much my skull, all the muscles, all the ligaments that connect my vertebrae and the cartilage between that - so the cartilage is out, the ligaments torn. "If one of my teammates had come over and pulled my arm just barely, I might have died. I have a lot of respect for Jeff Heath. Just get up. You want to hurt the other guy. Theysavedmy life. 0:00 / 4:23 Ricardo Lockette: 'I don't blame anybody for what happened to me' | NFL Network NFL Network 600K subscribers Subscribe 440K views 6 years ago NFL Media's Michael Robinson sits down. Lockette's injury seemed a freak accident more than anything else; no obvious spearing or whatever. Lockette saw the direct hit coming and he lowered his helmet to deliver his own blow. Lockette was cut during final roster cuts after the 2012 preseason. What makes me laugh however is you can find at least a dozen hits similar to this from other players, and certain fans would call it dirty. Seahawks receiver Ricardo Lockette began making a name for himself on special teams as he leveled St. Louis returner Justin Veltung. But we would be the same way, you know. Medical staff prepare to cart Ricardo Lockette off the field as head coach Pete Carroll, front right, watches in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 1 . Dave "The Groz" Grosby signed off as a full-time Seattle sports radio host Friday on Bob, Groz and Tom with visits from several notable names from his career. He was jawing and shook his head walking away, but later when the seriousness was apparent, he also got down and prayed for Lockette. Lockette added "what saved his life" was the trainers and the work you guys do" -- their knowledge of his injury and how to help Lockette through stabilization and patience with handling his neck injury made a difference that day. I wanted to make my family proud. Not a dirty hit at all. Something akin to human concern? When he announced his retirement earlier this offseason, former Seahawks receiver Ricardo Lockette made it clear that he didn't feel sorry for himself despite having his career cut short by a serious neck injury. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Cowboys Safety Jeff Heath talks about unintentional injury to Ricardo LocketteMore from The Star-Telegram:Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2U34ATfTwitter: https://tw. Seattle Seahawks' wide receiver Ricardo Lockette decided that even though he was recovering from a pretty serious neck injury, he still wanted to help the homeless. When I saw that he was injured like that, and he wasnt moving, I hated it, Heath said. The Seahawks wideout, who underwent neck surgery and missed the rest of the season, visited a Redmond, Wash., fire station recently and told them how thankful he was for the help the trainers gave him and how close he was to dying. Enter for a chance to win an exclusive fly away trip to Los Angeles or an autographed Draft cap by our entire 2023 class! Three years ago, former Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette saw his playing career come to a halt after suffering a neck injury during a game against the Dallas Cowboys. 2023 Bonneville International. The injury was so severe that Lockette underwent a five-hour surgery to stabilize the area and was afterward forced into retirement. Hawks fan here, it was a good hard football play with an unfortunate outcome. Lockette may not quite be all right, but the fact he had movement in all his extremities was a good sign. Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette said Thursday he will retire from football, citing a life-threatening neck injury that he doesn't expect to heal. And hopefully I've done that. Active projects include a brain health study, a health and wellness initiative, and a third study that aims to explore how personal ties affect the health of former players. It was a clean hit! I couldn't move my head. Ricardo seeks out those who suffer an injury like his. (AP). "I didn't realize how serious it was until it was over," Lockette said last year. [17][18] The next day, the Seahawks announced Lockette had suffered neck ligament damage that required season-ending surgery. We do not want to take the sport out of our sport but we have to find a way to make it safer. The defensive backs and linebackers have minimal tackling skills and use their bodies as torpedoes to render the ball carriers dazed and hopefully separated from the ball. But while many others used the post-game to argue with others about intent or their own roles in the situation, the guy who delivered the shotexpressed something skin tohuman concern, a refreshing departure. A fifth-year player, Lockette, 29, was running with Cowboys cornerback Byron Jones on punt coverage when Cowboys safety Jeff Heath hit him. Its nice to see a guy express some remorse, even though he did nothing wrong. Every person that I meet, I'm bringing them up the mountain with me. I dont think a person should work hard their whole life to complete a goal and reach the highest potential in their career and once they retire they cant walk, Lockette said during an interview with 710 ESPN Seattles Bob, Groz and Tom Thursday, or they cant walk their daughter down the aisle, or they cant make it to the Super Bowl because they cant sit on a plane or bend their knees. "I'd rather walk," the 29-year-old wide receiver said. Dez Bryant on the other hand. [2] In 2016, Lockette was inducted into the Albany Sports Hall of Fame. Ricardo Lockette's NFL career came to a sudden end on a November day in 2015. Unlike moments like Raphael Bush celebrating his illegal head shot on Percy Harvin with his teammates/coaches. Lockette, unfortunately learned that he had sustained a career-ending injury as a result of Heath's clean hit. In the hospital, there were tears, Lockette writes, especially when his daughter came into the room to visit, but there was also laughter, courtesy of Marshawn Lynch, who stayed behind in Dallas with Lockette. Flag him that was clear. How can the sport be made safer is an important question whether we like it or not. In a 13-12 win over the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Nov. 2015, Seahawksreceiver Ricardo Lockette laid motionless on the field after taking a bit hit during a special teams play. Lockette said Thursday he had put to rest his hopes of returning to the game. Sambrailo will have surgery this week. He immediately showed concern and remained a class-act all the way. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Lockette joins a growing list of NFL players leaving the game due to injuries or the risk. I hope someone hits you just the same way. Dallas coach drew that up during the week. SEAHAWKS, SEAHAWKS LOGO, SPIRIT OF 12, WE ARE 12, BRING ON THE 12, LEGION OF BOOM, 12 and 12S are trademarks of the Seattle Seahawks. He signed a letter of intent to play football for the Auburn Tigers, but did not attend the university after a low SAT score. He won the NCAA Division II 200-meter dash in 2008, setting a personal record of 20.63 seconds. In football, these guys walk the finest of lines. This was a hard hit, but a CLEAN hit. I couldn't hear the crowd. It starts from the current players, the former players.. Wide receiver Kendall Wright (knee) said his knee feels "horrible" and he is unsure if he will be able to play in Week 9. He made a legal hit on Lockette. Lockette was stabilized and carted off but the hit was more dangerous than anyone knew.
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