Alameda, CA (Sports Network) - Oakland Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-
Bey was released from a hospital Monday morning after spending the night for
head and neck injuries.
Heyward-Bey was carted off the field during the fourth quarter of Sunday's
game against Pittsburgh after taking a hard hit, but the team on Monday said
he is back home.
"Darrius Heyward-Bey was released this morning from Eden Medical Center after
spending the night under observation," the Raiders said in a statement. "He is
resting at home with a concussion and neck strain, and expected to make a full
recovery."
Heyward-Bey was hurt while trying to make a catch in the end zone in the
fourth quarter of Sunday's contest. Pittsburgh's Ryan Mundy delivered the hit,
striking Heyward-Bey in the jaw with the top of his helmet.
The receiver's head hit the turf first as he fell, and medical personnel
attended to him for several minutes before a cart wheeled him off the field.
He was responsive and gave a thumbs up to the crowd as he departed.
Heyward-Bey had two catches for 14 yards with a touchdown in Oakland's 34-31
victory before leaving the contest. He has nine receptions for 98 yards in
three games this season.
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