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Everett Could Be Walking in Days: Docs

Injured Bills tight end heading to Houston hospital, near family

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Sep 21, 2007 4:55 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett, who suffered a disastrous spinal cord injury in a tackle less than two weeks ago, is being transferred today to a Houston hospital, and could be walking "in days," according to doctors. Everett has already been sitting up unassisted. Doctors grimly predicted Everett would never walk again when he arrived paralyzed from the neck down.

Now, "I think the future for him is very bright," said a physician. Houston is Everett's hometown, and his mother said that having family nearby would aid his rehabilitation. "He's strong, you all," she said."Kevin's going to get up walking and take care of his business like he always has."

Buffalo Bills orthopedic surgeon Dr. Andrew Cappuccino answers questions about Bills football player Kevin Everett during a news conference at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007. Everett suffered a serious spinal cord injury in an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Sept....
Buffalo Bills orthopedic surgeon Dr. Andrew Cappuccino answers questions about Bills football player Kevin Everett during a news conference at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Wednesday, Sept....   (Associated Press)
A Buffalo Bills cap and candles are placed on the lawn outside the Buffalo hospital where Kevin Everett was taken after his injury.
A Buffalo Bills cap and candles are placed on the lawn outside the Buffalo hospital where Kevin Everett was taken after his injury.   (Associated Press)
Buffalo Bills' Kevin Everett (85) is tackled during a game against the Falcons.
Buffalo Bills' Kevin Everett (85) is tackled during a game against the Falcons.   (Associated Press)
A sign acknowledging the injury to Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett on the lawn of Millard Fillmore Gates hospital in Buffalo, N.Y., on Friday, Sept. 14, 2007. Everett, who suffered a severe spinal cord injury in a football game last Sunday, is being cared for at Millard Fillmore...
A sign acknowledging the injury to Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett on the lawn of Millard Fillmore Gates hospital in Buffalo, N.Y., on Friday, Sept. 14, 2007. Everett, who suffered a severe spinal...   (Associated Press)
Graphic shows treatment football player Kevin Everett is believed to have received after his spinal cord injury on Sunday; 2c x 3 1/2 inches; 96.3 mm x 88.9 mm
Graphic shows treatment football player Kevin Everett is believed to have received after his spinal cord injury on Sunday; 2c x 3 1/2 inches; 96.3 mm x 88.9 mm   (Associated Press)
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