In a recent practice session, the New York Giants, one of the most revered NFL teams, faced an unexpected and concerning situation.
The team’s Tight End Tommy Sweeney experienced a medical event that necessitated immediate medical attention and care.
Well, it was also concerning at first given that the nature of Sweeney’s “medical condition” was unclear, and there was no official statement by the Giants.
In a statement provided by the Giants later, it read:
“TE Tommy Sweeney had a medical event and is under the care of medical professionals in the Giants athletic training room, “He is stable, alert and conversant.”
ESPN’s Jordan Raanan reported that Sweeney was down of the field for several minutes while being tended to by medical staff. It’s not clear from reports if Sweeney experienced contact before falling.
Giants’ Tommy Sweeney carted off after scary ‘medical event’ at practice https://t.co/nfYi6bLl1j pic.twitter.com/jLtktZoXez
— New York Post (@nypost) August 23, 2023
Sweeney, is in his fourth NFL season and his first with the Giants.
He previously played three seasons with the Buffalo Bills, tallying 18 catches for 165 yards and a TD.
