Broncos’ Pat Bryant put on the board and taken off the field after a scary hit in loss to the Jaguars
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant was carted off the field in the loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars after a vicious hit that was scary to watch.
Bryant was trying to make a catch with just seconds left at Empower Field when Jaguars cornerback Montaric Brown came flying and crashed into him to break him up.
You could hear how hard Bryant was hit and the broadcast picked up the crunch of helmet and pads as he walked to the turf.
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Pat Bryant of the Denver Broncos leaves the field during the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field At Mile High on December 21, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Bryant remained on the field after the play and didn’t move much when Broncos coaches ran out to see him on the grass.
After several minutes of evaluation, Bryant was loaded onto a stretcher and taken off the field. There was obvious concern throughout the stadium for Bryant, and it was later reported that he was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
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Broncos head coach Sean Payton, speaking after their first loss in 12 games, gave an update on Bryant, saying he “had movement” in his extremities and it was “encouraging” to see, according to Mike Klis of 9News.
Of course, every time a player is carried on a stretcher, thoughts of the worst immediately come to mind. Fortunately, Bryant’s visit to the hospital was just to make sure everything was okay.
Pat Bryant of the Denver Broncos leaves the field during the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field At Mile High on December 21, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
The Broncos moved to 12-3 after the home loss, a 34-20 loss at the hands of a red-hot Jaguars team that has now won six straight games.
At 11-4, the Jaguars remain one win ahead of the Houston Texans for the AFC South lead, though they’re likely headed to the playoffs one way or another.
Meanwhile, the Broncos have already clinched their shot at the Vince Lombardi Trophy, having won 12 games this season for the best record in the AFC to date. Only the New England Patriots could reach 12 wins this week if they defeat the Baltimore Ravens on “Sunday Night Football.”
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Bryant finished the game with five receptions for 42 yards. He has totaled 27 receptions for 347 yards and a touchdown this season in a packed Broncos receiving room.
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Scott Thompson is a sports writer for News Digital.