3:27 PM PT — Great news … Parham says he’s “all good” — posting a thumbs-up picture from the hospital and adding, “You know can’t nothing hold a real one down!”
“I appreciate all the love and support from everyone,” the Chargers player said. “It means so much to me and my family to know so many people are thinking about me and my well-being.”
Parham added that he has plans to return to the Bolts “better than before.”
10:02 AM PT — Parham was diagnosed with a concussion and stayed overnight at UCLA Harbor Medical for observation, the Bolts said Friday.
The team says he is resting, alert and will likely be released from the hospital soon.
Horrifying scene during the Chargers vs. Chiefs game Thursday … L.A. tight end, Donald Parham, was rushed to the hospital after he violently slammed his head on the turf during a play.
Parham was attempting to catch a touchdown pass in the first quarter of the game at SoFi Stadium … when his head forcefully hit the ground after he dove for the ball.
Donald Parham looks like he just got knocked out. pic.twitter.com/z9PoYNupLW
— Troy Machir (@TroyMachir) December 17, 2021
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The 24-year-old appeared to be knocked unconscious immediately … with his arms stiffening in the bent position.
Trainers rushed out to the football player … and unscrewed his facemask, before securing him to a backboard and placing him on a stretcher.
I’ve spoken to multiple brain injury experts and no one is confident in the diagnosis for Donald Parham Jr.’s shaking arms here based on this video. But it’s not good. The team at @ConcussionLF is hoping for the best possible outcome. pic.twitter.com/c3jTZ8DuPn
— Chris Nowinski, Ph.D. (@ChrisNowinski1) December 17, 2021
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Parham was seen moving his hands and legs while talking with trainers … but, terrifyingly, his arms were shaking as he was being stretchered off the field.
The Chargers say he was ultimately taken to nearby UCLA Harbor Medical Center with a head injury … adding that he was “in stable condition.” No further update has been given.
QB Justin Herbert shared his thoughts on TE Donald Parham Jr #BoltUp pic.twitter.com/IAW1d6Tb08
— Nick Hamilton (@NickHamilton213) December 17, 2021
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“I’m just hoping for the best,” star quarterback Justin Herbert said of Parham after the game. “Parham has been an incredible teammate and an incredible friend. He’s been nice to everyone in that locker room, and everyone loves him.”
Parham has started nine games for L.A. this season … scoring three touchdowns.
Originally Published — 6:23 AM PT