Neck Stinger: A Look at the Injury Keeping Chris Samuels Out Against the Chiefs

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Published: October 13, 2009

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... game, you watched the pressure the Panthers' defensive line was able to apply to Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell, ultimately resulting in five sacks for the game. 

The Panthers' defense was aided by the loss of Redskins six-time Pro Bowl left tackle Chris Samuels, who left the game at the conclusion of the second play from scrimmage after suffering a neck stinger.

As a result, Samuels will be held out next week against the Kansas City Chiefs.

A stinger is a painful condition which usually is result of a direct blow to the head, neck, or shoulder; however, it is possible in any sport or activity.

In this case, the injury was suffered after Samuels went to block Panthers defensive end Tyler Brayton, which caused a forceful stretch of the nerves.

According to the Washington Post article, Redskins center Casey Rabach, who has had the injury in the past, said "That's a scary injury."
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