Jags OT Collier paralyzed below waist, left leg amputated

[Disco Volante]

ESPN - Doctors: Collier paralyzed below waist, one leg had to be amputated - NFL

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Richard Collier, who was shot earlier this month, is paralyzed below the waist and has had his left leg amputated, his doctors said Monday.

They said Collier, who had 14 bullet wounds, is now in stable condition after being previously listed in critical condition.

Collier and former teammate Kenneth Pettway were waiting for two women outside an apartment complex early Sept. 2 when a gunman fired into the vehicle, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Pettway was not injured.

 

[Kontradiction]

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Wow. That's sad. A young man with so much potential just lost his career and, to a greater extent, a "normal" life in a senseless shooting. He will be in my prayers.

 

[jgpatriot]

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They said Collier, who had 14 bullet wounds, is now in stable condition after being previously listed in critical condition.

Wow, I do not think I was an accidental shooting. Obviously, he was a target. I am amazed he is alive. Apparently, the shooter(s) do not believe in aiming for the head.

 

[PATRIOTSFANINPA]

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Horrible result and him having to be in a wheelchair all his life but he is alive and god bless him in his future

 

[JAYHAWKS34]

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ESPN - Doctors: Collier paralyzed below waist, one leg had to be amputated - NFL

Wow…….. speechless

 

[Rob0729]

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It is a shame that this happened to him. I wish him all the best in his in the years to come.

 

[Pat the Pats Fan]

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OMG, 14 bullets?? Obviously, the gunman didn't use a revolver.

 

[patsfan12]

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I have that same feeling in my stomach now, as when I did when I found out about Sean Taylor. Certainly, the results are different, but how can Collier lead a "normal" life with all the "what-if's" Best of luck to him and his family.

 

[NEPatriot]

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14 shots? He was lucky to stay alive. I knew a guy who was shot in the head and is still alive with a bullet inside his head.

The doctor told him that he would not live long BUT he has lived for years.

 

[MassPats38]

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I wish him all the best. Given the track of I suspect many professional athletes, namely you bet it all on your football career and ability to earn as a result of that career, I hope he was able to save some money. I hope he gets something from the NFL to take care of himself and any family he might have.

To any athlete this would be a huge blow (life changing to everyone but most people don't make a living from athletic participation). If it caught him at the beginning of his career, even more so.

 

[Kontradiction]

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They said Collier, who had 14 bullet wounds, is now in stable condition after being previously listed in critical condition.

Wow, I do not think I was an accidental shooting. Obviously, he was a target. I am amazed he is alive. Apparently, the shooter(s) do not believe in aiming for the head.

Yeah, I missed that part. He definitely angered someone.

 

[billdog3484]

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the nfl has had some major tragedies lately. its really unbelivable, and terribly said. my thoughts and prayers are out to collier, his family, and his friends

 

[rusH1023]

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Horrible and disgusting. I don't pray, but I'll send my thoughts to his family. So senseless.

 

[SoCal Pmen]

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That's just awful. Very sickening.

 

[carolinatony]

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Sorry to hear the sad news about him.

 

[mojocaster.com]

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I hope they find the asshat who did this and... well, send him to Texas for his court appearance. I mean, they still hang people over there, right?

 

[Fencer]

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That's sad, sad news.

 

[TheComeback]

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Wow. My first thought is that this is saddening and tragic. But my second thought is wow, 14 times? He is truly lucky to be alive. I'm glad he is fortunate enough to have the opportunity to still live a full and happy life.

 

[37Harrison]

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I hope they find the asshat who did this and... well, send him to Texas for his court appearance. I mean, they still hang people over there, right?

We take care of people like this here in Florida, no need to send him to Texas for that.

This is a sad reality here in Jax and it is only getting worse. Just the other day on my way into work, all the lanes were shut down on Beach Blvd. because (less than 2 miles from my house) there was a man who was shot in the head inside his car, in a parking lot. They found the guy who did it (his "friend") and his reason was because the guy was making fun of him about the girl he is seeing during their way home from a club. :nooo:

My thoughts and prayers go out to him that they find the fkers who did this and that he may recover and lead a fulfilled life.