1 Year After Suffering Brain Injury During Football Game, Conner Erickson Is Making His Comeback

By Jonah Kaplan, CBS Minnesota

August 22, 2023

BRAINERD, Minn. -- We've been following the recovery of former Brainerd High School football player Conner Erickson, 18, ever since he collapsed with a brain injury last September.

Conner says he's almost back to full strength, and there might even be a safe way for him to get back on the field.

Fourth quarter, four-and-a-half minutes to go. The game film shows linebacker Conner taking a knee on the sideline. A few minutes later, the referees all turn toward the sideline. The announcer then gives a much more ominous play-by-play.

Click here to read the full story via CBS Minnesota

CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.