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Heyward-Bey exits on stretcher with head injury

Oakland Raiders Palmer celebrates a touchdown pass against the San Diego Chargers with teammate Heyward-Bey  in San Diego

Oakland Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer (3) celebrates a touchdown pass against the San Diego Chargers with teammate Darrius Heyward-Bey during their Thursday Night NFL football game in San Diego, California November 10 , 2011. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)

Reuters

Raiders receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey has left the game at Minnesota on a stretcher, after taking a knee to the head while being tackled in Oakland’s game against the Vikings.

Heyward-Bey was immobilized after the hit. He raised his right hand as he was leaving the playing surface.

His helmet came off after he was struck in the back of the head.

We’ll continue to monitor his situation.