The paths of players travel in many different directions. In 2007, TE Kevin Everett of the Buffalo Bills was almost paralyzed after a collision with Denver Broncos WR Domenik Hixon during a kick return. Everett received miraculous treatment, although the hit ended his career.
Hixon was a 4th round draft choice of the Broncos in 2006. He played in the first four games of the 2007 season on special teams before being released. The Giants picked him up during their Super Bowl run where he returned 10 kicks for an average of 25.3 yards. He returned a kick for a TD in the 38-35 loss to the Pats that got the team to 16-0.
On June 16, 2010, he tore his ACL while at a Giants passing camp. His hard work got him back in time for the season opener.
On Monday Night Football against the Rams, he made a spectacular catch and tore the same ACL. He is out for the season.
While Everett's career ended on one play, Hixon will try to make another comeback. Hixon is just another example of players who get their careers derailed by injury. Everett is an example of how your life can change on one play.
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