A scary moment in the Denver Broncos’ recent game came when their running back Tyler Badie went down on the sideline. The medical staff rushed on to the field. Badie fell down in the second half of the game. Medical personnel raced out to Badie’s side. They placed him on a backboard. He was then carted off the field. The players looked worried. The fans were worried.
He appeared to collapse after Badie had been replaced, but what exactly precipitated the medical emergency remains unclear. Initial accounts from Broncos officials suggested that Badie was responsive as he was brought off the field, and he was rushed to the hospital for further evaluation immediately thereafter.
Later, the team reported that Badie was ‘receiving medical attention’ and that ‘further information will be provided after his extensive testing has been completed’. The Broncos and the rest of the NFL have sent their well wishes and prayers.
Although such injuries are unusual in NFL football, they highlight the physical risks of professional football. Badie, a promising running back, was drafted by the Broncos in 2022 and is the team’s emerging star this season. His collapse has immediately brought shock to everyone from his teammates to the coaching staff and fans, and medical personnel worked on him in a hurry.
With the investigation of exactly what happened to Badie in its early stages, the football community is holding its breath waiting for good news as to his condition. At present, he remains in limbo and is certainly in the thoughts of the many Broncos fans. They all hope that he can recover fully.
To get the latest updates on Tyler Badie’s injury, please refer to NFL.com and ESPN.
