Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees was carted off the field on a back board shortly before Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints after suffering an undisclosed injury during pregame warmups.
The injury appeared to occur when Saints receiver Rashid Shaheed inadvertently ran into Pees near the Falcons sideline while attempting to field a punt.
With Saints and Falcons coaches and executives watching nearby, Pees received medical attention near the sideline. One medical professional stabilized his neck while the cart was brought out.
The Falcons issued a statement after the injury indicating that Pees was "stable, alert and responsive and has been transferred to University Medical Center in New Orleans for testing."
Just before 2 p.m., the Falcons announced that Pees had been treated and released from the hospital, and that he will rejoin the team for the flight back to Atlanta.
Pees is typically the Falcons' defensive play caller. In his absence Sunday, linebackers coach Frank Bush will serve as the defensive play-caller.
