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Former Illini Christion Abercrombie upgraded to stable condition

Former Illinois Football LB Christian Abercrombie was upgraded to stable condition on Sunday, according to an update from Tennessee State Football’s Twitter account.

Abercrombie had been in critical condition since sustaining an injury on Sept. 29. According to the tweet, he has been off a ventilator for over 24 hours and is breathing on his own.

Incredible. Absolutely amazing, and the bright light we all needed right now.

ORIGINAL STORY (Sept. 30/Oct. 1)

Former Illinois Football LB Christion Abercrombie remains in critical condition on Sunday night after collapsing on Tennessee State’s sideline during his team’s game at Vanderbilt on Saturday.