Southern University wide receiver took another step in his recover from a serious spinal cord injury suffered this season.

Gales, who recently celebrated his 22nd birthday, was seen in a Facebook photo not wearing a neck brace.

Gales was injured during a collision during the second half of a game at Georgia on Sept. 26. when he ran into Bulldogs kicker Marshall Morgan.

Since the injury, Gales has been undergoing rehabilitation and physical therapy treatment, all while getting well wishes and financial support from Southern, Georgia and even current St. Louis Rams running back Todd Gurley.