A terrifying moment occurred late in the first quarter of a game between the Denver Broncos and the New York Jets on Sunday.

Broncos running back Tyler Badie took a hard hit from Jets linebacker Quincy Williams and fumbled the ball, leading to 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 returned to the sideline and collapsed. Medical professionals and running back Javonte Williams rushed to Badie. The coaches put him on a backboard and he was carted off the field.

NFL Network reported that Badie was diagnosed with a back injury and was questionable to return.

Badie was a sixth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. However, he never saw the field for the Ravens and got his first gig with 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 August 11, 2024. (Marc Lebryk-USA Today Sports)

He played only one game for the 2024 season.

He played against the Jets on Sunday and it was the third game he played this year and the fourth of his career. He had 86 rushing yards on 10 carries.

Denver was 1-2 entering the game after defeating 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 Broncos’ depth chart at the running back position.

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