Tenn. State RB Jordan Bell Leg Amputated After Bike Crash, Hopes to Play Again
Tenn. State RB Jordan Bell Leg Amputated After Moto Crash ... Hopes to Play Again
Tennessee State running back Jordan Bell is recovering after doctors amputated part of his left leg following a motorcycle crash ... and he's already got his sites set on playing football again!
20-year-old Bell was riding his red 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000 in Nashville on April 4 -- when he hit a pothole, lost control and was thrown from the bike into a concrete wall.
Several bystanders rushed to help -- and emergency responders were called to the scene to treat the severe injuries, including broken bones and severed nerves.
Unfortunately, Bell's left leg was so damaged in the crash, doctors decided it was in his best interest to amputate below the knee.
Now, the running back is recovering at home -- which SUCKS even more because of the COVID-19 pandemic -- which is why his teammates organized a social distancing visit to show their support.
Several players and coaches (wearing masks) brought signs and balloons to Bell's home on April 29 -- and you can see in the pics, Bell was clearly moved by the gesture.
Bell is currently undergoing physical therapy and will be fitted for a prosthetic so he can walk again.
But, get this ... according to family members, one of Jordan's goals is to "eventually play football again."
Hey, with his work ethic and attitude, anything's possible!
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Meanwhile, Bell's family has started a GoFundMe to raise money for the medical bills -- and the fundraiser was already approved by the NCAA.
Bell played in all 12 games for TSU in 2019 -- and led the team in special teams tackles.