Dallas Goedert has taken some tough hits on the football field, but the Philadelphia Eagles tight end has rarely been hit that hard.
While visiting a bar in Aberdeen, South Dakota, the 25-year-old was hit from behind by another customer and lost one in the process ESPN-According to source, even consciousness.
Surveillance videos of the incident, which took place on Friday, show the NFL star didn’t see the blow coming and was caught off guard.
Goedert, who went to high school in South Dakota, was admitted to Avera St. Lukes Hospital, according to police, but was released following treatment.
As the law enforcement officers also announced, a suspect has already been arrested. “The investigation led to the arrest of Kyle Douglas Hadala, a 29-year-old from Sarasota, Florida. He was charged with assault.”
The alleged thug is initially at large once more, but has to answer in court on July 10.
Goedert was lucky in the attack and did not sustain any serious injuries. He had a good season with the Eagles, rushing for over 600 yards and five touchdowns. The football league plans to start the regular season on September 10th.
