Ex-Falcons TE Hayden Hurst suffering from post-traumatic amnesia
Head trauma is a very real and under-reported aspect of football, from grade school to the NFL. Sadly, we don’t hear much about the impact of concussions and repetitive head trauma.
Former Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst has been diagnosed with post-traumatic amnesia, his father tweeted on Wednesday.
“[Haden Hurst] has been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Amnesia by an independent neurologist as a result of the hit he took in Chicago November 9,” wrote Jerry Hurst. “Slow recovery, don’t know when he’ll be back. Prayers appreciated!”
@haydenrhurst has been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Amnesia by an independent neurologist as a result of the hit he took in Chicago November 9. Slow recovery, don’t know when he’ll be back. Prayers appreciated!
— Jerry Hurst (@jhurst10) December 6, 2023
What is post-traumatic amnesia?
NFL Twitter shows support for Hurst
Sending love. An unbelievable person and someone who is so easy to cheer for. Hope he has a full recovery. https://t.co/JKKcVq9nbK pic.twitter.com/myxYmPbdh7
— Blake Childers (@BChil93) December 7, 2023
I was diagnosed with PTA after a car accident in college. It developed into anterograde amnesia, and I barely remember the next six months of my life. It’s terrifying and unnerving. Hopefully he’s able to clear it up. Prayers up for one of my favorite dudes in the league. https://t.co/sGjwcgQvO1
— Cedric Gegel (@CedricGegel) December 6, 2023
Oh no, this is truly awful news. My heart goes out to Hayden and his family. https://t.co/H0Qlo0mA8A
— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) December 7, 2023
Praying for Hayden Hurst https://t.co/nW92GUyXTw
— Brandon Lee (Otis) (@BLee2real) December 7, 2023
Oh no, this is truly awful news. My heart goes out to Hayden and his family. https://t.co/H0Qlo0mA8A
— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) December 7, 2023
#Panthers TE Hayden Hurst was back on the practice field earlier today for the first time in weeks — in a red jersey.
When I asked Coach Tabor about his progress, he said Hurst was working his way through the (concussion) protocol, and was set to go through another evaluation. https://t.co/t3msVPsvo9
— DaShawn Brown (@DaShawnWSOC9) December 6, 2023
Prayers for Carolina Panthers Hayden Hurst. 🙏🙏 https://t.co/hh3zo8d5zf pic.twitter.com/eRlAXRcC8x
— NFL Rumors (@nflrums) December 6, 2023
— Michael Swain (@michael_swain_2) December 6, 2023
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