JonFnKitna Posted April 27, 2004 Report Share Posted April 27, 2004 Weathersby upgraded 4-27-04-3:45 p.m. BY GEOFF HOBSON The Bengals received good news on cornerback Dennis Weathersby’s condition Tuesday when University Hospital reported he has been upgraded from serious to fair. “Mr. Weathersby is now ready,” a hospital spokesperson said, “to begin the rehabilitation phase of his recovery.” It’s the first time that Weathersby’s head injury has been upgraded since he was involved in an April 12 car accident in Springdale. “We are excited about the progress of Dennis’ recovery,” said Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis. “He and his family are very appreciative of all the good wishes and prayers they have received. And once again, the Bengals organization would like to thank University Hospital and the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit for their warmth and professionalism in caring for Dennis." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brew Man Posted April 27, 2004 Report Share Posted April 27, 2004 Wow, thats good news, glad to see him improving. Get well Dennis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted April 27, 2004 Report Share Posted April 27, 2004 Thank God for this good news! I hope he makes a full and total recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobcat Bengal Posted April 27, 2004 Report Share Posted April 27, 2004 great news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted April 27, 2004 Report Share Posted April 27, 2004 This is GREAT new.Let him be Blessed with a FULL Recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGrizzlyBaer Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 thats really good to hear, hope he can have a full recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Stripes Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 maybe he suits up this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer77 Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 Below is an AP article posted on NFL.com. Thank God Dennis is improving, but I'd guess his football career is over. Dennis Weathersby was moved out of an intensive care unit, but the Bengals cornerback still has months of therapy ahead as he recovers from a severe head injury sustained in a car accident.Weathersby had been in a special neurological unit at University Hospital since his car went off a highway ramp and hit a utility pole April 12. He was upgraded from serious to fair condition April 27 and moved out of the 20-bed unit.Patients must be awake and alert to leave the unit, which typically treats people who have had head injuries and strokes, Dr. Lori Shutter said. The 23-year-old Weathersby will remain in the hospital while getting therapy.He will be evaluated every few months to measure his progress, Shutter said."Some people never wake up from an injury like this," said Shutter, who directs the unit and treated Weathersby. "The fact that somebody is moving on this quickly to rehab is a good sign in general. Where the ultimate end point will be is hard to know."Head trauma patients tend to have some permanent change as a result of their injuries, Shutter said."Most of the data suggests that for people with severe traumatic brain injury, 90 percent to 100 percent have some residual disability," she said. "It may be as minor as their personality is a little different or their memory is a little worse."Weathersby had been looking forward to a prominent career in the NFL before he sustained two significant injuries unrelated to football.The fast cornerback from Oregon State was projected as a high draft pick before he was wounded in a drive-by shooting in suburban Los Angeles last April. Police said he was an innocent victim of gang violence.A bullet entered his back, passed just below his lung and lodged in his arm. He was so weak from the loss of blood that he could only walk a few steps on draft day, prompting him to slide to the fourth round.He wasn't fully recovered by the time training camp opened, and appeared in only four games on special teams during the season. Coach Marvin Lewis was counting on him to play a much larger role this season before the head injury put his career in jeopardy.Weathersby will get therapy to restore his strength and coordination, and sharpen his speech, memory, concentration and other mental functions.AP NEWSThe Associated Press News Service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishcovga Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 My wish for him is that he's able to take care of himself again with or without football. If his career is over, then the humane thing to do, might be to keep him on as an assistant or something like that. - Hell make him a scout ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalsDieHard1 Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 Great news, football is definitely secondary now. Lets hope for a full recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 Like I said before, it would suprise me if he ever played again. As stated in the article the probability of another problem in the future is high and I doubt he will put himself in that position. However, I wouldn't put past him trying to make a comeback at some point. In my opinion and based on my knowledge of the situation, there are diminished capabilities and there is very little probability he willl regain his abilities to the same level. I'm always hoping for the best, however, I think the best at this point is a normal life to not include football. Hope I'm wrong. Glad he is doing better !!!WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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