Shock as NFL star Tyler Badie collapses on the sideline after a violent tackle before being carted off the field

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Denver Broncos star Tyler Badie was carted off the field after suffering a back injury during an NFL showdown on Sunday.

Speculation began circulating on social media after the running back was placed on a backboard and removed from the game before the start of the second quarter against the New York Jets.

Slow-motion replays showed Badie landing awkwardly on his head and neck after a heavy hit from the Jets' Quincy Williams. He came off the field but then appeared to collapse, prompting coaches, medical staff and teammates to rush to his aid on the sideline. He was then secured to a board and lifted onto a cart before being taken from the field.

The Broncos announced that Badie had a back injury and said his return was questionable before later ruling him out of the game.

The club gave no further information about his condition.

The running back was signed to the active practice squad by the Broncos earlier this week. He is in his third season with Denver after being signed from Baltimore's practice squad in 2022.