During the first quarter of the Denver Broncos versus New York Jets match on Sunday, a frightening moment occurred.
Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie got hit hard by Jets linebacker Quincy Williams, resulting in a fumble and a Jets field goal.
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New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams knocks the ball loose for a fumble by Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Badie collapsed on the sideline and was attended to by medical staff and running back Javonte Williams. He was put on a backboard and taken off the field on a cart.
NFL Network reported that Badie was diagnosed with a back injury and was uncertain to return to the game.
Badie was a sixth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens but didn’t play for them. He made his debut for the Broncos in 2022.
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Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie celebrates a touchdown against the Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Aug. 11, 2024. (Marc Lebryk-USA Today Sports)
He had only played one game before the 2024 season. In the game against the Jets, he had 86 rushing yards on 10 carries.
Denver, with a record of 1-2, had stunned the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a win in Week 3.
Broncos running back Tyler Badie runs for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Jan. 8, 2023. (Isaiah J. Downing-USA Today Sports)
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Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin, and Blake Watson are the running backs on the Broncos’ depth chart.
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