Detroit Lions defensive back Saivion Smith was taken to the hospital after he suffered a neck injury and left the field in an ambulance during Sunday's game against the New England Patriots.
Dakota RandallScary scene here at Gillette as an ambulance had been brought out for Lions DB Saivion Smith <a href="https://t.co/Vxly8gfrgr">pic.twitter.com/Vxly8gfrgr</a>
The injury came during the Lions' second defensive play of the game after he made contact with Patriots tight end Hunter Henry.
Smith had just been activated from the practice squad and was making his first appearance of the season on Sunday.