Green Bay Packers tight end Mike McCarthy spent Sunday night in a hospital and will continue to undergo more evaluation.
When asked about Finley’s prognosis, Coach Mike McCarthy said Finley suffered a significant neck injury and will need more time with doctors to determine just what the next step is.
AUDIO: Mike McCarthy said it’s too soon to tell on Finley :14
McCarthy said Finley is “very upbeat, very positive.” He was to remain in the hospital on Monday.
Two years ago, Packers safety Nick Collins suffered a neck injury and missed the rest of the season. But Mike McCarthy said it’s too early to make that judgement on Finley.
AUDIO: Mike McCarthy on the future of Jermichael Finley this season :14
McCarthy said he watched the hit from Cleveland’s Tashaun Gipson last night and again today (Monday). He didnt’ see anything that looked like a dirty hit.
AUDIO: Mike McCarthy says the hit by Tashaun Gipson didn’t look dirty :16
Finley was taken off on a stretcher after the play in question on Sunday.
