Broncos RB Tyler Badie (back) carted off on backboard

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie was placed on a backboard by medical personnel and taken to the team’s locker room on a cart at the start of the second quarter in the 10-9 win at the New York Jets on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.

On a reception for minus-4 yards on the Broncos’ last play of the first quarter, Jets linebacker Quincy Williams tackled Badie from behind as Williams’ helmet struck Badie in the lower back during the play.

Badie walked to the bench after the play, holding his hand against his back. Once in the bench area, Broncos medical personnel had Badie lay down on a backboard and strapped him in before he was taken off in a cart. 

The Broncos said Badie had suffered a back injury and was out for the rest of the game. Denver went on to win, 10-9. 

Badie, who spent all of the 2023 season and the first three weeks of this season on the Broncos’ practice squad, had been promoted to the active roster this week. He entered the game with 86 yards on 10 carries.