Dominique Reed Injury: Updates on Arkansas WR's Status and Return

A scary situation unfolded at the 2016 Liberty Bowl when Arkansas wide receiver Dominique Reed was carted off the field after being tackled by a Kansas State defender late in the second quarter. 

According to Dr. Saturday of Yahoo Sports, Reed was immobile as Arkansas' medical staff took him off the field. ESPN sideline reporter Dawn Davenport (via SportsCenter) did confirm that Reed was "awake, talking and had movement in his fingers" after being immobilized. 

Continue for updates. 

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Reed Out vs. Kansas State

Saturday, Jan. 2

As Reed was being taken off the field on a cart, Mary Dunleavy of THV 11 in Little Rock noted the emotional scene involving his teammates:

On the play where Reed was injured, he caught a pass from quarterback Brandon Allen and proceeded to gain 15 yards before lowering his head into a Kansas State defender that caused him to fall to the ground. 

Reed got his first playing time with the Razorbacks this season. The junior had 27 catches for 520 yards and six touchdown catches coming into the Liberty Bowl, ranking second on the team in receptions and yards.