Cincinnati quarterback Gunner Kiel moving extremities following vicious hit (Video)

Cincinnati quarterback Gunner Kiel is awake and moving his extremities after suffering a hit by Memphis cornerback Chauncey Lanier. Kiel was examined in the locker room and then transported to the hospital.

Kiel appeared to be knocked out after Lanier lowered his head/shoulder and struck Kiel as he was attempting to slide. Kiel’s head smacked against the turf. Officials ruled that the hit was with the shoulder and Lanier was not assessed a targeting penalty.

Kiel was on the turf for several minutes as medical staff from both the Cincinnati and Memphis sidelines attended to him. He was loaded on the cart and taken to the locker room. ESPN reported Kiel was moving his toes and blinking his eyes as he was being wheeled off.

Kiel had to exit last week’s game early after suffering a concussion following a neck injury.

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