NFL fans send prayers as Broncos' Tyler Badie collapses on sidelines vs Jets:"A very scary situation"

Modified Sep 29, 2024 20:02 GMT

NFL Combine - Source: Getty — Running back Tyler Badie suddenly collapsed on the sidelines on Sunday. - Source: Getty

It was a frightening scene on Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium as Tyler Badie collapsed on the sidelines. As the live broadcast returned at the start of the second quarter, Denver Broncos medical officials were seen tending to the running back who was lying flat on the ground.

Badie was then stretchered off the field and left his fellow players and fans shocked and saddened by what happened. A video clip of Badie being taken off the field quickly circulated on social media.

Fans shared their shock and sadness at what had happened. Fans were concerned and unsure if it was a medical issue or if it was caused by a previous injury that he suffered during the game.

The well wishes and prayers were continuous on the post discussing Tyler Badie's injury. Fans rallied around the 24-year-old who was just signed to the Denver Broncos' active roster from the practice squad last week.

Badie had a career-high 70 rushing yards against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3 as the Broncos earned their first win of the season.

Tyler Badie injury update

Shortly before Tyler Badie collapsed on the Denver Broncos' sideline, he had caught a pass on a third and 13 from quarterback Bo Nix. He was tackled by the New York Jets' Quincy Williams and when he hit the ground, he actually fumbled the ball.

Badie lay on the ground for a moment before he was able to get himself to the sidelines. Just moments later, he dropped to the ground on the sidelines. The Broncos medical team placed him on a stretcher and he was taken off the field on a cart.

The Denver Broncos gave an update on Badie's condition and stated that he had suffered a back injury on the play. The team said that he was 'questionable' to return and it appeared very unlikely after he was carted off the field.

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