Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Mike Patterson was selected as the team’s 2011 recipient of the Ed Block Courage award. Patterson has played the entire season despite suffering a seizure at Lehigh University during training camp that was the result of a potentially serious brain condition. Patterson’s seizure occurred in front of a full crowd of fans. He was hospitalized...

Eagles DT Mike Patterson collapsed, then had a seizure, which had been brought on by a cerebral arteriovenous malformation, also known as AVM, during training camp in August. Nevertheless, Patterson answered the ball for 15 regular-season games at his regular defensive tackle position, missing only the finale against the Redskins on Sunday. As players filtered in and out of the...

Mike Patterson has been named the 2011 Eagles recipient of the Ed Block Courage award for his battle with AVM and playing all season despite suffering a seizure on the fields on Lehigh University earlier this year.  Those that were on the field when Patterson went down will likely never forget that moment, as some players had tears running down their face as Patterson was put...

Kyle Van Atta is a high school senior hoping to play in college next year but a condition similar to the one that caused the Eagles lineman to have a seizure has forced him to put his dream on hold.

The Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Mike Patterson has been named the team’s 2011 Ed Block Courage Award recipient. Each year, the Ed Block Courage Award honors those National Football League players who exemplify commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage. They are selected in a vote by their teammates for team effort as well as [...]

DT Mike Patterson, who collapsed and suffered a seizure at practice earlier this month, will play Thursday night against Cleveland. “I’ll just be excited to be back out there with the guys, fans cheering and stuff like that,” Patterson said. “So, emotionally, emotionally, I’ll be really excited.” Patterson was diagnosed with a brain AVM, or arteriovenous malformation...

The condition that lead to Eagles defensive tackle Mike Patterson suffering a seizure last week will reportedly not place the big man's career in jeopardy. 

Eagles DT Mike Patterson fell to the ground at camp and had a seizure for about four minutes. He was taken to the hospital and they say he was dehydrated.

Eagles DE Mike Patterson Eyes Return to Practice. Earlier this week a sight that no player or fan wants to ever see took place at the Philadelphia Eagles training camp in Lehigh. Eagles starting DT Mike Patterson collapsed between drills, and began convulsing. The seizures reportedly lasted for several minutes, and were very violent. It was first thought that this was due to dehydration...

Months after being diagnosed with a brain AVM, Patterson prepares for procedure. Read more at Philly Sports Daily

Defensive tackle Mike Patterson was in uniform and doing drills on a side field at training camp Saturday morning per Reuben Frank and Andy Schwartz of CSNPhilly.com. Patterson has not practiced since August 3rd, when he was hospitalized after suffering a seizure during drills. Patterson was diagnosed with a brain AVM, which most likely caused the seizure, and has been undergoing tests.

The news just came out this morning that Eagles DT Mike Patterson has a brain condition called AVM, Arteriovenous Malformation, which is an abnormal tangling of blood vessels.  The condition ultimately needs to be treated via brain surgery or radiation. This obviously comes as quite a shock to everyone.  Let me say that my thoughts and prayers are with Patterson and his family...

Eagles defensive tackle Mike Patterson, who collapsed and suffered a seizure at practice earlier this month, will play Thursday night against Cleveland. Patterson was diagnosed with a brain AVM, or arteriovenous malformation, a prenatal condition in which blood travels abnormally between the arteries and veins. Eagles trainer Rick Burkholder said last week that Patterson was cleared...

The Eagles will likely be without 27-year old DT Mike Patterson for a long time.  He collapsed on the field during practice earlier this weak.  Initially the Eagles thought he was just dehyrated.  But when he went to the hospital they discovered that he has tangled blood vessels in his skull.  Patterson will either have to undergo surgery or radiation treatment to fix his problem...

Mike Patterson endured a frightening experience at training camp. The Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle had a seizure in pre-season due to an AVM, which is a type of tangling of blood vessels. Medicine helped him return to health, and he played throughout the season without a problem. With the season over, Patterson will have brain surgery to alleviate the problem. The Courier...

BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Eagles trainer Rick Burkholder said defensive tackle Mike Patterson has a brain condition that may require surgery. Burkholder said Thursday morning that Patterson is undergoing further tests. The 28-year-old Patterson was hospitalized after suffering a seizure Wednesday morning at training camp at Lehigh University. "In medicine today, there's tons of...

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Mike Patterson will play in Thursday's exhibition game, just over three weeks after suffering a scary seizure. Patterson returned to practice Saturday and is taking anti-seizure medicine. He likely will play with the second unit in Thursday's game vs. Cleveland. On Aug. 3, Patterson was rushed to the hospital after having a seizure...

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Mike Patterson returned to practice Saturday, 10 days after suffering a scary seizure. Patterson was in uniform and did conditioning drills with teammates. He did not practice. On Aug. 2, Patterson collapsed at practice and went into convulsions that lasted four minutes. He was immobilized, placed on a stretcher and taken to a hospital. ...

The Philadelphia Eagles suffered a huge scare at the beginning of training camp when defensive tackle Mike Patterson suffered a seizure during practice and was later diagnosed with a brain arteriovenous malformation–which is a tangle of blood vessels in the skull. While Patterson will either need surgery or radiation treatment to fix the AVM, it appears he can wait longer than...

Eagles defensive tackle Mike Patterson was alert, stable and joking at a hospital after suffering a seizure at training camp at Lehigh University, trainer Rick Burkholder said Wednesday. Patterson dropped to the ground between plays during a morning practice, and the player began violently shaking. He was immediately tended to by Burkholder and his staff, with assistance from rookie...

The diagnosis is in on Eagles DT Mike Patterson, who collapsed before practice yesterday: he has a serious condition known as brain AVM that may require surgery or radiation to treat. Brain AVM is a tangle of arteries and veins in the brain and can cause seizures, headaches and bleeding on the brain. Patterson does not have any bleeding on the brain at this time so the hope is that...

Eagles defensive tackle Mike Patterson is staying overnight at a hospital after suffering a seizure at training camp at Lehigh University Wednesday.  Patterson dropped to the ground between plays during a morning practice, and the player began violently shaking.  The cause of the seizure is unknown but the 90+ degree heat may have contributed to the event.  It is unknown if...

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Mike Patterson went into a convulsion during Wednesday's practice and was taken from the field in an ambulance. Multiple reports said Patterson had his neck stabilized but was able to move his extremities following the incident at Lehigh University. The 6-1, 300-pound Patterson is entering his seventh season with the Eagles and is a starter...

The Philadelphia Eagles received a major scare this week when defensive tackle Mike Patterson suffered a seizure during practice due to a brain arteriovenous malformation–which is a tangle of blood vessels in the skill. On Friday, Peterson was released from the hospital and is expected to see a neurologist within the next few days, according to the Associated Press. Since Wednesday...

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Mike Patterson was released from the hospital Friday, two days after having a scary seizure at practice. Patterson, 27, visited training camp and met with coach Andy Reid between the team's morning and afternoon practices. He told reporters he would speak about the incident in the future. Agent J.R. Rickert told the Philadelphia Inquirer...