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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 terrifying to watch.
Bryant was trying to make a catch with seconds left at Empower Field when Jaguars cornerback Montaric Brown came flying in and crashed into him to break it up.
You could hear how hard Bryant was hit by the broadcast, which picked up the crack of the helmet and pads as he went to the turf.
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Pat Bryant of the Denver Broncos is carted off the field in 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 stayed on the field after the play and didn’t move much as Broncos trainers came running out to watch him on the turf.
After several minutes of evaluation, Bryant was loaded onto a stretcher and carted 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 his first loss in 12 games, gave an update on Bryant, saying he “had movement” in his eliminations and it was “encouraging” to see, per 9News’ Mike Klis.
Of course, whenever a player is loaded onto a stretcher, thoughts of the worst immediately come to mind. Luckily, Bryant’s hospital visit was just to make sure everything was okay.
Pat Bryant of the Denver Broncos is carted off the field in 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 defeat at the hands of a red-hot Jaguars squad that has now won six straight.
At 11-4, the Jaguars remain one win over the Houston Texans for the AFC South lead, though they are likely headed for the playoffs one way or another.
Meanwhile, the Broncos have already won their shot at a 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 catches for 42 yards. He has amassed 27 catches for 347 yards and a touchdown this season in a packed Broncos receiver room.
