Denver Broncos' Tyler Badie's Game Against New York Jets Marked by Back Injury Absence
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**Denver Broncos' Tyler Badie Suffers Back Injury in Game Against New York Jets**
Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie experienced a concerning setback during Sunday's game against the New York Jets when he collapsed on the sideline with a back injury. The injury seemed to occur earlier in the game after a hard tackle, but the severity became evident when he later fell to the ground on the sidelines.
The incident unfolded when Badie took a hit from Jets linebacker Quincy Williams. The force of the hit caused Badie to land face-first on the turf and resulted in a fumble, which was recovered by the Jets. Initially, Badie managed to walk off the field, but after a few more plays, he collapsed on the sideline.
Prompt attention was given to Badie by the Broncos' athletic training staff. As he lay on his back, the staff quickly immobilized him and placed him on a stretcher to ensure his safety. Badie was then carted off the field, raising concern among both teammates and fans.
Despite the troubling scene, there was a glimmer of hope when the CBS broadcast reported that Badie was showing movement on the sideline. The Broncos later confirmed that Badie had sustained a back injury and classified his status as questionable for return. The specific details of the injury remained unclear at the time.
Badie, 24, is in his third professional year after a college career at Missouri. He entered the NFL as a sixth-round draft pick by the Ravens in 2022. Spending most of his rookie season on Baltimore's practice squad, Badie was signed by the Broncos later that year. This season, he had started to make his mark, with 10 rushes for 86 yards, including a standout performance in Week 3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers where he achieved 70 yards on nine carries.