Daniel Bellinger was taken to the hospital on Sunday after being poked in the eye.
The New York Giants tight end made a catch late in the second quarter for a gain of 13 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. But Bellinger was poked in the eye and injured on the play.
Bellinger eye injury. pic.twitter.com/WXCnY4DUi4
— Main Team (@MainTeamSports2) October 23, 2022
The tight end was carted off the field at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville.
#Giants TE Daniel Bellinger carted off after being poked in the eye. Looks real swollen and a lot of blood on the jersey. Prayers for the rookie pic.twitter.com/LReVK4iHjB
— Football Nerds (@FootballNerds_) October 23, 2022
Bellinger was taken to the hospital for examination and ruled out for the game. That was his only catch.
The Giants got a field goal on that possession. They wound up winning 23-17 to improve to 6-1.
Bellinger, a rookie 4th-round pick out of San Diego State, entered the game with 15 catches for 139 yards and two touchdowns this season.
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