Benjamin Perry injury: Louisville DB leaves game in neck brace amid scary situation

The Louisville Cardinals had a serious scare in the first quarter of their ACC matchup with the Clemson Tigers. Defensive back Benjamin Perry attempted to get up after trying to make a tackle on a play. Riley stood up after the play, and then after a few seconds went back down to the ground. It was tough to tell exactly what happened. But he dove to make a tackle. And he was down on the ground for several minutes before trainers and medical staff attended to him, putting a neck brace on the back of his neck.

Play was delayed in the game for several minutes and coaches from both teams came out onto the field to share concern for Perry.

He was eventually stood up with assistance, and helped off the field into the medical tent.

Here is the video of him being helped off after his neck was stabilized by medical staff.

Following a lengthy delay, Louisville safety Benjamin Perry is helped off of the field after his neck is stabilized.

Both Louisville's Jeff Brohm and Clemson's Dabo Swinney were on the field to check in on Perry as he was being treated. pic.twitter.com/n0JkI45XXM

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More updates on Louisville DB Benjamin Perry

Louisville linebacker Benajmin Perry was taken by an ambulance to a local hospital, according to a report from Kris Budden, the sideline reporter for ESPN. During the game, she gave two different updates on the status of Perry.

“Welcome back Louisville defensive back Benjamin Perry who was injured in the first quarter. Was just taken off on a stretcher and then onto the medical cart. He’s being taken right now into an ambulance where they will take him to a local hospital. There’s no exact information from the school on what the injury is. When he came off on a stretcher, he was wearing a neck brace and strapped in. He was alert and talking. As soon as I get more information, I’ll let you guys know,” Budden explained.

Then later in the first half, she gave another update on Perry’s status.

“Injured Louisville defensive back Benjamin Perry has been loaded up into an ambulance, where he will go to Greenville, South Carolina to have an MRI. I also watched as he was able to talk to his mom on the phone as he sat here. She sat here and was able to talk to him before he left,” Budden finished.

Clemson lost to Louisville on Saturday night, 33-21. The Cardinals rolled up 210 yards rushing on the road. Isaac Brown led the way with 151 rushing yards and a touchdown. His 45-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter proved to be the nail in the coffin, sealing the victory for good.