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UVA provides positive update on RB Perris Jones after horrifying collision

Originally posted on DC Sports King
By King W. Motley III | Last updated 11/10/23

Virginia running back Perris Jones was taken to a hospital after a violent collision during Thursday’s game against Louisville. Jones was paralyzed on the third-quarter hit.

The fumble recovery and unfortunate play where
Perris Jones was injured.
Prayers up to Jones pic.twitter.com/l4Vio3lrEt
— 35KYSports (@35KYSportsMedia) November 10, 2023

The traumatic injury overshadowed the fact that Cavaliers wide receiver Malik Washington recovered Jones’ fumble and returned it for a touchdown.

Jones got carted off the field with no movement. However overnight, the University of Virginia provided an amazing update that Jones regained movement in his extremities overnight while at a Louisville hospital.

UVA RB Perris Jones has regained movement in all of his extremities after being injured during Thursday’s Louisville game.

In the 3rd quarter, Jones was injured while catching a pass. Jones was taken by ambulance to the U of L Medical Center. He will remain there Thursday night.
— Virginia Football (@UVAFootball) November 10, 2023

A fifth-year senior, Jones accumulated 500 yards from scrimmage with two touchdowns on 82 touches this season.

Louisville won the game 31-24. Virginia dropped to a record of 2-8 overall, and 1-5 in the Atlantic Coast Conference. At the moment, all pales in comparison to the health concern surrounding Perris Jones.

This article first appeared on DC Sports King and was syndicated with permission.

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