dabuffbills Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-b...p&type=lgns RCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Bills tight end Kevin Everett has been released from a Houston hospital to resume his next phase of rehab, 10 weeks since sustaining a severe spinal cord injury. "While this news is a significant milestone for me, I still have a long journey to full recovery," Everett said in a statement released Sunday by Houston's Memorial Hermann/TIRR, where the player spent the past two months in rehab. It was unclear when this week he was released, but Everett will continue his rehab at the facility as an outpatient. "I was fortunate to meet many extraordinary people at Memorial Hermann/TIRR, many who have suffered the same or similar injury as myself, many of whom I now consider friends," Everett said. "Their courage and determination inspired me to fight every day for recovery of my ability to walk." Everett returned to his home in Houston in time to watch the Bills (5-4) host the New England Patriots (9-0) on Sunday night. Everett was hurt while covering a kickoff in Buffalo's season opener against Denver on Sept. 9. He has made significant progress since he was carried off the field paralyzed from the neck down, and after doctors initially feared he'd never walk again. Besides moving his arms and legs, Everett has developed enough strength to hold himself up briefly on a walker, and has also been using his feet to push himself around in a wheelchair. Everett spent the first two weeks recovering at a Buffalo hospital before he was transferred to Houston because doctors felt it was important for him to be close to his family and friends. The player makes his offseason home in Houston and grew up in nearby Port Arthur, Texas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunther Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Thanks for that update dabuffbills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarina Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Hope the next phase of his rehab goes as well as it's sounding so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 It was unclear when this week he was released, but Everett will continue his rehab at the facility as an outpatient. Being an out patient is a good sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pig devilz Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 more good news.... By Mike Reiss, Globe Staff November 18, 07 05:48 PM EVERETT'S MESSAGE: NBC, which is broadcasting tonight's game, was testing video on the stadium scoreboard earlier today in which Bills TE Kevin Everett was speaking to the fans of Buffalo. Everett suffered a serious neck injury in the season opener and is currently rehabilitating in Houston. Look for Everett's message on tonight's broadcast, and if it is played inside Ralph Wilson Stadium, it is sure to fire up the home crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDFFFreak Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I would LOVE to see him address the the Buffalo fans. That would be sweet and special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Definitely inspiring to see Kevin doing so well. Hopefully we will see him back at RW Stadium at some point, even if he isn't playing anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhoops Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Just watched the video.....very happy for him, his family, and the Bills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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