Major Tyler Badie update after Denver Broncos running back collapsed on sidelines in terrifying scenes
Tyler Badie is expected to be OK after the Denver Broncos running back collapsed on the sideline after hitting his head on the turf at MetLife Stadium.
Badie was taken to the locker room in a neck brace and quickly ruled out for the remainder of the Broncos’ game against the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon.
He was believed to have suffered a back injury during the horrific moments and fans remained concerned after head coach Sean Payton initially did not offer an update after the game.
However, the 24-year-old is now said to be ‘d’It will be fine,” he said Denver Post.
Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio also reported that Badie has “movement in all extremities.”
Tyler Badie is taken off the field at MetLife Stadium after collapsing on the sideline
Medics come to Badie’s aid on the sidelines after he fell to the ground after the game
The Broncos are scheduled to return to Colorado around 7:00 PM ET, but it is unclear if Badie would make the return trip with the team. “We’ll see,” Payton responded when questioned about the matter.
The terrifying moment came near the end of the first quarter of the Broncos’ narrow 10-9 victory over the Jets.
Slow-motion replays showed Badie landing awkwardly on his head and neck during a play for the Broncos against the Jets before managing to return to the sideline.
Just seconds later, he collapsed to the ground while standing among his teammates, and medics rushed to his aid.
Shortly afterwards, as the second quarter of the game began, Badie had a neck brace strapped on and was taken back to the locker room for further assessment.
He was then quickly ruled out for the remainder of the match, but the full extent of his injuries is currently unclear.
Head coach Sean Payton initially did not provide an update on Badie’s condition after the game
The injury occurred after Badie was tackled by Quincy Williams, forcing a fumble
The incident occurred during a tackle by Jets linebacker Quincy Williams, who knocked down Badie as he attempted to catch the ball, resulting in a fumble and a Jets recovery.
Badie was then unable to cushion his fall in the pouring rain, and his face mask is seen hitting the MetLife turf.
The big screens in the stadium showed Badie being taken away on a stretcher shortly afterwards, and he appeared to be conscious and talking to medics.
Badie was selected in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft after starring at Missouri, and he was promoted to the active roster on Wednesday after impressing with nine carries for 70 yards in the Week 3 win over the Bucs.