Sunday, October 8
Fryar hurt after hit to neck, shoulder



PHILADELPHIA -- Washington Redskins receiver Irving Fryar was to be hospitalized overnight at a Philadelphia hospital after injuring his neck and shoulder in the third quarter of Sunday's game.

Fryar appeared to take a shot to the helmet from safety Tim Hauck while attempting to block in the Redskins' 17-14 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

The 38-year-old receiver slowly walked off the field, then collapsed on the sideline after the next play -- a missed field-goal attempt.

The game was stopped for several minutes while medical personnel attended to Fryar. He left on a stretcher with his neck immobilized, but he had movement in his arms and legs.

"Irving has a neck and shoulder injury. I don't know how severe," Washington coach Norv Turner said.

Redskins cornerback Darrell Green led the team in prayer as several players crowded around Fryar while he lay on the field.

"There's never been a more difficult situation than watching a player lay flat on the field and trying to stay focused," said defensive end Bruce Smith.

Fryar, who played three years in Philadelphia before coming out of retirement to join the Redskins last season, had one reception for 9 yards.






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