Alvin Kamara Sends Signed Ball, Jersey To NFL Official Injured In Sideline Collision
Alvin Kamara Sends Ball, Jersey To NFL Official ... After Breaking Leg In Sideline Collision
Alvin Kamara is doing his part to brighten up an NFL official's week after the Saints star accidentally broke the guy's leg during a game on Sunday ... sending a signed ball and jersey his way -- with a well wishes note too.
The man -- Nick Piazza -- received the gifts on Wednesday, according to NOLA.com's Jeff Duncan ... just three days after Kamara barreled into him in New Orleans' tilt against the Lions, seriously hurting him in the process.
This sideline worker’s leg did not look good after Alvin Kamara ran into him. Prayers up 🙏
— NFL Retweet (@NFLRT) December 3, 2023 @NFLRT
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Piazza seemed to be super appreciative of the gifts -- posing for a photo with them all -- while also revealing to Duncan that Saints owner Gayle Benson personally reached out as well.
While grateful for the support ... Piazza is still far from a healthy man -- as he's got a super long road to recovery ahead of him.
My column on Nick Piazza, and the head-spinning events that changed his life on Sunday…
— Jeff Duncan (@JeffDuncan_) December 7, 2023 @JeffDuncan_
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Piazza said doctors told him he tore ligaments in his knee and fractured his fibula as well -- and all of the ailments will require major surgery on Friday.
Piazza is expected to miss work for the next couple months as he recovers -- and his role this season as an NFL sideline official is over as well.
Nonetheless, Piazza is clearly remaining positive ... telling Duncan, "I really appreciate the messages, care packages and medical treatment. And, if you see Alvin, please tell him thanks. He signed a football and jersey for me. Very nice."
