But its Dez. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday the veteran wide receiver has been forced to retire due to the neck injury he suffered in a . [10] On August 22, 2013, he was released by the 49ers to make room on the roster for newly signed quarterback Seneca Wallace. Its either a penalty or its not a penalty. Not a member? Clean hit, and a player showing true concern for another human being because of the unfortunate result of the play. Scary because were football players, and theres collisions and stuff like that. This was a hard hit, but a CLEAN hit. However, I never want any actual (for lack of a better term) damage to be done to anyone regardless of their team. Best wishes to Lockette, but this was a completely clean and legit hard hit. That's when I knew it was bad. ", He continued, "And obviously he probably would have wanted to have played longer, but he'll find something I'm sure and he'll be great at it. Take a look back at his best photos in a Seattle uniform. He sustained neck ligament damage as a result of the tackle. When he announced his retirement earlier this offseason, former Seahawks receiver Ricardo Lockette made it clear that he didn't feel sorry for himself despite having his career cut short by a serious neck injury. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. After the season, Lockette was invited to participate in the NFL Scouting Combine. Cleveland Browns quarterback Josh McCown is day-to-day with a rib injury. Im a fan of another NFC East team (yeah, I know it is sad), and now would be a perfect opportunity for me to dump on Heath. SEAHAWKS, SEAHAWKS LOGO, SPIRIT OF 12, WE ARE 12, BRING ON THE 12, LEGION OF BOOM, 12 and 12S are trademarks of the Seattle Seahawks. My life was in the right hands. All Rights Reserved. Talk is cheap. He was on a one-year deal for the veteran minimum of $660,000. Ricardo Lockette (@RicardoLockette) November 2, 2015. Today, Lockette is using his experience to advance a comprehensive study at Harvard University the largest of its kind which aims to make the NFL safer for its players and minimize the long-term health risks associated with professional football. "[19] While playing in the NFL, Lockette stood at 6feet 2inches (188cm) and weighed 211 pounds (96kg). The former Seahawks receiver suffered a horrific neck injury on a special teams snap against the Cowboys. Others overreacted especially Seahawk players, but just emotions are running high. I saw Larry Fitzgerald's touchdown catch in a different game, and going down he looked more . Enter for a chance to win an exclusive fly away trip to Los Angeles or an autographed Draft cap by our entire 2023 class! What happened to Ricardo Lockette during that fateful game that forced the wide receiver to retire? Sambrailo will have surgery this week. People say, Hey dude, are you sad that this happened to you and that the guy hit you and blah, blah, blah? No, because Im a dog. I couldn't talk. It looked like Lockett lost his balance a bit after a light hit before he ran into Heath and that prevented him from being ready for the hit. I think even as it is, Lockette would respect the way Heath played and acted after the play. He made a legal hit on Lockette. He recorded 22 catches, 451 yards and four touchdowns, and helped the team to win Super Bowl XLVIII. The player cannot say no or he will be cut. Ricardo Lockette was drilled and appears to be out cold, hope he's ok pic.twitter.com/C5zdBzzwFX. Seriously? Lockette, who turns 30 later this month and worked his way onto the Seahawks roster as an. . Emergency personnel had to cart him off the field and as he was wheeled away, he stuck his hand up in the air. It WAS human concern. Love you Ricardo, wishing you a full recovery. Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette underwent surgery to stabilize his neck after being hospitalized for a concussion. It's a sad and premature end for Lockette, who in Novembernearly diedwhen he collided with Cowboys safety Jeff Heath on a punt return. But they had to a You want to hurt the other guy. In the middle of 2015, Ricardo Lockette was part of a terrifying hit on the football field, getting crushed on a kick return while the Seahawks were playing the Cowboys. Makes you wonder if they would even stop a game if somebody died after being leveled by a big hit. Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota is expected to practice fully Wednesday after missing the last two games with a medial collateral ligament sprain, Ken Whisenhunt said. 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Lockette was taken off on a stretcher after being hit on a blindside block from Cowboys safety Jeff Heath in the second quarter. Two weeks after being injured during the Dallas game, Ricardo Lockette made an appearance and acknowledged the 12s before the Seahawks Week 10 game against the Arizona Cardinals. Seven high school players have died playing this year. section: | slug: ricardo-lockette-says-he-would-have-died-after-brutal-hit-without-trainers | sport: football | route: article_single.us | ROOT Sports analyst Mike Blowers talked to Bob, Groz and Tom about Lewis and what makes him stand out. Ricardo was knocked UNCONSCIOUS! [3], Lockette attended Wallace Community College for one year, where he finished tenth nationally in the 400 meter dash. [17][18] The next day, the Seahawks announced Lockette had suffered neck ligament damage that required season-ending surgery. RENTON, Wash. -- Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette had surgery to stabilize ligaments in his neck Monday, a day after being taken off the field on a backboard just before halftime . He was ultimately cut from the roster despite some key plays at clutch moments for the squad. Seattle players even said that he didnt. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. Lockette, hope this isn't as serious as David Wilson's neck injury, but if the doctors say "if" or "50/50", make the graceful exit and live the rest of your life healthy. Lockette, who was placed on season-ending injured reserve on Saturday, will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. "If the returner at the time would have broken a couple tackles and they would have fell on me on the field I would have died.". He's also managed to run the 100-meter dash in a blistering 10.28 seconds and even managed to tie for the third-fastest 40-yard dash (4.37 seconds). All rights reserved. I just was praying for him. Ricardo Lockette suffers scary injury from big hit during punt return Zofia Janay 7 subscribers Subscribe 1.5K views 7 years ago The Seattle Seahawks were punting towards the end of the first. When it's all said and done, when the temporary fairy tale Coach (Pete) Carroll talked about is over, we have to ask ourselves why we're really here on this earth. So I cant complain about that. Former Chicago Bears Running Back Calls NFL "Scripted", LSU Quarterback Joe Burrow Is a NFL Star in the Making, NFL Referees Get Paid More Than You Might Think, Though Not as Much as the Players. To be honest, my NFL career was like a blur. Lockette was stabilized and carted off but the hit was more dangerous than anyone knew. Is that playing it down? Jan 31, 2019, 2:16 PM | Updated: 2:30 pm, Ex-Seahawks WR Ricardo Lockette retired after suffering a neck injury on the field in 2015. As a result, he collapsed to the field. I mean, I'm laying there in a neck brace, I can't move, I just cried my eyes out, and here's a guy who just wants to make me laugh and forget about the pain. When I look back on my life, I'm not going to remember the Super Bowls the most. Lockette, who first came to Seattle as an undrafted free agent in 2011, suffered a serious neck injury in . Earlier this week, Lockette was reunited with two of the people that help saved his life. According to Lockette, he "almost died" on the field that day. TOTALLY A CLEAN BLOCK/HIT and should not have been penalized! I dont think a person should work hard their whole life to complete a goal and reach the highest potential in their career and once they retire they cant walk, Lockette said during an interview with 710 ESPN Seattles Bob, Groz and Tom Thursday, or they cant walk their daughter down the aisle, or they cant make it to the Super Bowl because they cant sit on a plane or bend their knees. Lockette was drafted to the Seahawks as a free agent in the same year. While Lockette stated that Heath's tackle was a "clean hit," at the time, officials deemed the strike as a blindside hit from Heath. When he announced his retirement earlier this offseason, former Seahawks receiver Ricardo Lockette made it clear that he didn't feel sorry for himself despite having his career cut short by a. San Diego Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is out indefinitely with a kidney injury. The guy was just doing his job. Google Hines ward and you will see several his identical to this hit, and yet many people would say those hits were dirty. What sets Mariners OF Kyle Lewis apart from other prospects. . Lockette added "what saved his life" was the trainers and the work you guys do" -- their knowledge of his injury and how to help Lockette through stabilization and patience with handling his neck injury made a difference that day. I couldn't hear the crowd. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Lockette may not quite be all right, but the fact he had movement in all his extremities was a good sign. The players in todays NFL are taught to be battering rams. His day is coming. Those are really scary injuries the head injuries. Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette will retire after suffering a season-ending neck injury that required surgery last November. He said he blames neither his tackler nor the game. Its football. Like the EMTs helped me. The procedure left him with only 50 percent rotation in his neck. The tackle left him lying on the field for several minutes before he was carried off on a stretcher. Lockette then bounced to the 49ers and then the Chicago Bears before ultimately returning to the Seattle Seahawks where he won a Super Bowl in 2014 with the franchise, completing one key catch against the Denver Broncos. [13] He became a special teams player during his second stint with the Seattle Seahawks. The blow leveled Lockette, dropping him to the field and he was rendered immobilized. While other players gathered around Lockette as he was motionless on the field, Heath stayed on the sidelines as emotionsflared. Running back Marshawn Lynch talks to young receivers Ricardo Lockette and Paul Richardson on the Seahawks sideline just before kickoff. Describing the hit, which came on punt coverage in Seattle's Week 9 win at Dallas, Lockette writes: It was terrifying. However, the hit looked perfectly legal to me. Lockette recognizes that his status as a former player allows him to speak up where others cant to speak on behalf of current players who are concerned about long-term health but who are in a contract situation or fear that another player could take their job if theyre unable to play. He said he plans to work on behalf of the homeless, domestic violence victims and kids. "Just barely. In a 13-12 win over the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Nov. 2015, Seahawksreceiver Ricardo Lockette laid motionless on the field after taking a bit hit during a special teams play. I couldn't hear my teammates. And hopefully I've done that. "If the returner at the time would have broken a couple tackles and they would have fell on me on the field I would have died.". Heath did his job, no intent. A collection of Seahawks.com stories, videos and other coverage of the 10 newest members of the Seattle Seahawks. A scary neck injury is forcing Seattle Seahawks receiver Ricardo Lockette to retire from the NFL. Forget if the hit was legal or not. The defensive backs and linebackers have minimal tackling skills and use their bodies as torpedoes to render the ball carriers dazed and hopefully separated from the ball. From the moment the kid was lying on the ground unconscious everyone was a human being and football meant nothing. Seattle Seahawks receiver Ricardo Lockette underwent surgery Monday afternoon to fix ligament and disc issues in his neck resulting from a hard block in Sunday's 13-12 win at Dallas and will be. The fact the Cowboys were penalized is merely the NFLs continuation to payoff Paul Allen by giving one-sided officiated game in favor of the Seahawks to help them win (such as the illegal two timeouts to nagate a 12 men on the field penalty). In a recent piece for ThePlayersTribune.com, Lockette wrote an emotional article recalling the injury, what his family and teammates have meant to him since, and he touches on what's next in his life. Lockette was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent following the end of the NFL lockout in 2011. Cowboys Safety Jeff Heath talks about unintentional injury to Ricardo LocketteMore from The Star-Telegram:Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2U34ATfTwitter: https://tw. Sure in slow motion it looks bad, but in live play youre going out to hit someone. Theyre protecting their teammate, just like any guys would, Heath said of Seattle players. I never really wanted to be an Olympic track star or an NFL player I just wanted to be great. You can watch video of their reunion below: Lockette reuintes with paramedics who saved his life. Wide receiver Kendall Wright (knee) said his knee feels "horrible" and he is unsure if he will be able to play in Week 9. Learn more about his grisly on-field injury. Dave "The Groz" Grosby signed off as a full-time Seattle sports radio host Friday on Bob, Groz and Tom with visits from several notable names from his career. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Hes like that. The Seattle Seahawks wide receiver has a storied career. Active projects include a brain health study, a health and wellness initiative, and a third study that aims to explore how personal ties affect the health of former players. In football, these guys walk the finest of lines. Hawks fan here, it was a good hard football play with an unfortunate outcome. I heard he was all right, and I was really happy that he was able to move after when they were taking him off. [1][2] Growing up, Lockette played Little League football, where he was coached by his father. "The doctor told me pretty much my skull, all the muscles, all the ligaments that connect my vertebrae. Lockette's track coach at the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine was so impressed with his speed that he stated that if the wide receiver had decided to stick with the track route, he could've easily represented the U.S. in the Olympics. If not for the paramedics on the scene, Lockette may have lost more than football. My personal irony of being a football fan: I love the big hits where guys blow each other up. Lockette saw the direct hit coming and he lowered his helmet to deliver his own blow. You never want to see a guy injured. All Rights Reserved. "The doctor told me that pretty much my skull, all the muscles, all the ligaments that connect my vertebrae and the cartilage between that so the cartilage is out, the ligaments torn. I felt terrible that he was injured like that., Heath drew a 15-yard penalty for a blindside block, but said he thought he hit Lockette from the front. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll confirmed Monday the injury would keep Lockette out for the remainder of the year. He immediately showed concern and remained a class-act all the way. The more people that participate, the better, Lockette said. They didnt look very happy with me, obviously. He eventually re-signed with the Seahawks despite being an unrestricted free agent. Seahawks need him running to make playoffs, Watch: The Groz throws out the 1st pitch before Mariners-Astros game, Highlights from The Grozs last show on Bob, Groz and Tom, Watch: Members of the Seattle sports media pay tribute to The Groz, The Grozs final show on Bob, Groz and Tom airs Friday at noon. Thats something that the NFL tells the Refs to do (as far as I know). Three years ago, former Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette saw his playing career come to a halt after suffering a neck injury during a game against the Dallas Cowboys. RENTON Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette's season is over after surgery Monday to repair ligament and disc injuries in his neck suffered Sunday during Seattle's 13-12 victory at Dallas. When I was taken to the hospital in Dallas, Marshawn stayed in my room with me the whole first night. "It's not a sad day for me," Lockette said in May, sitting with his parents, Earl Sr. and Felita, his brother Earl Jr., and his girlfriend Jamaica Terry. When Lockette realized they were in attendance, he teared up, gave them a hug, and thanked them. Hope Lockett recovers fully but lay off Heath. He shared that the expertise and education learned by the EMS community was passed to the trainers years agowho learned how to backboard and protect cervical spines during these traumatic events and this is why he is alive today Ricardo Lockett is living proof that training, dedication and education are the components that make us better at our job. Turning 30 this month, Lockette said he hoped to return to football but instead will now. Ricardo Lockette's NFL career came to a sudden end on a November day in 2015. His upper. In the hospital, there were tears, Lockette writes, especially when his daughter came into the room to visit, but there was also laughter, courtesy of Marshawn Lynch, who stayed behind in Dallas with Lockette. Dallas coach drew that up during the week. afancydraft says: But thats just an unfortunate sequence of events in the span of about a second. Its all about the dough. Lockette has since gone on to have a tremendous career for himself. It was an uphill battle on an unending mountain. New York Jets coach Todd Bowles said he's not sure whether wide receiver Brandon Marshall (toe, ankle) will be available in Week 9. Ricardo Quantaye Lockette (born May 21, 1986) is a former professional American football wide receiver who played in parts of four seasons for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He just got hit harder. Life goes on. However, the Seahawks ultimately lost to Brady's squad. Heath looked concerned on the sidelines. Flag him that was clear. Bills sign the Broncos' leading rusher from 2022. Former Seahawks wideout Ricardo Lockette announced his retirement from the NFL on May 12, 2016. Lockette was cut during final roster cuts after the 2012 preseason. It was a clean hit! Did Mr. Heath go onto the field to show his concern? "If one of my teammates had come over and pulled my arm just barely, I might have died. There, he spoke about how his life was saved by paramedics in Arlington, Texas. Seahawks running back Chris Carson is struggling with fumbles, and it's imperative he corrects the issue, says Jake Heaps. We can get a clearer picture it has to start with the data. Im sure that all special teams players share a bond that makes them even more worried when one of them is injured. In April, New York Jets standout DBrickashaw Ferguson announced his retirement, writing, "If we know the risks, then why do we still play?". Lockette underwent surgery Monday to stabilize ligament damage sustained in the hit. Or rugby? And Ive watched Lockette a lot. The hit appeared totally legal and within the rules live. They looked right at each other just before the collision, and it was a collision. BTW, the current state of the Seahawks line will ensure that Wilson is not healthy forever. Lockette also talked about whether or not ever considered a return to the field, and his relationship with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Wake up to the day's most important news. You can watch video of their reunion below: "I didn't realize how serious it was until it was over," Lockette said last year. My whole body was numb. Ricardo Lockett visited Redmond Fire Station 11 today and expressed the importance of teamwork and the great work his trainers exhibited when they saved his life on the football field in Dallas after that horrible hit during that game. Lockettes injury seemed a freak accident more than anything else; no obvious spearing or whatever. there was no malicious intent and it was a square shot and completely legal. Lockette would probably congratulate Heath on making a big hit like that (if Lockette had been able to get up right away). Seattle Seahawks' wide receiver Ricardo Lockette decided that even though he was recovering from a pretty serious neck injury, he still wanted to help the homeless. American football is no slouch in the violence department either just look at what happened to Ricardo Lockette. Lockette was. Nothing blind side about it penalty was ridiculous. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. I don't know him that well, but from what I heard about him, from what I can tell about how he plays, he's going to be good at whatever he does. I was just praying that he was OK. Lockette saw him clearly, as you can see by his turning into him. Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette said Thursday he will retire from football, citing a life-threatening neck injury that he doesn't expect to heal. Thats about it. He's become an advocate for spinal cord injury research with the Seattle Science Foundation, is still in phenomenal shape, and is having a blast traveling the world. Lockette suffered a serious neck injury in Seattle's 13-12 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Nov. 1. Karma. Unlike moments like Raphael Bush celebrating his illegal head shot on Percy Harvin with his teammates/coaches. Ricardo Lockette has played his last down in the NFL. Theysavedmy life. Dave "The Groz" Grosby was honored by the Mariners on Tuesday night by throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.

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