If you thought it was scary watching Saivion Smith’s injury on TV, imagine the feeling of being temporarily paralyzed, lying there on the ground, scared and confused.
That’s what the Detroit Lions safety told Detroit Free Press writer Dave Birkett happened when he was injured during the game against the New England Patriots in early October.
Smith collapsed to the ground following the play after suffering a neck injury. But he says he suffered 20 seconds of temporary paralysis — unable to move his limbs or speak.
“I saw everybody, but I just couldn’t move.