Terrifying scenes as NFL star Tyler Badie collapses on sidelines and is stretchered away in neck brace after smacking head on turf

This is the horrifying moment Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie collapsed on the sidelines after hitting his head on the turf at MetLife Stadium.

Slow-motion replays showed Badie landing awkwardly on his head and neck during a play for the Broncos against the Jets, before he managed to return to the sidelines.

Just seconds later, he collapsed to the ground while standing among his teammates, and medics rushed to his aid.

Shortly after, as the second quarter of the game began, Badie had a neck brace attached and was stretchered back to the locker room for further assessment.

He was then quickly ruled out for the rest of the game, but the full extent of his injuries are currently unclear.

The incident occurred in a tackle from Jets linebacker Quincy Williams, who brought Badie down as he tried to catch the ball, resulting in a fumble and a Jets recovery.

Badie was then unable to cushion his fall in the driving rain, and his face mask can be seen slamming into the MetLife turf.

The big screens at the stadium showed Badie being taken away on a stretcher shortly after, and he appeared to be conscious and speaking to medics. 

Badie was selected in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft after starring at Missouri, and he was promoted to the active roster on Wednesday after impressing with nine carries for 70 yards in the win over the Bucs in Week 3.