Pat Bryant injury news: Scary scenes after Broncos WR hit vs Jaguars; ‘what happened?’

Pat Bryant injury update: A frightening moment unfolded late in Denver’s Week 16 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars

Updated on: Dec 22, 2025, 06:10:52 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Pat Bryant injury update: A frightening moment unfolded late in Denver’s Week 16 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars involving Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant. The injury occurred in the final minute of the game after Bryant absorbed a heavy hit over the middle while attempting to haul in a pass.

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dawuane Smoot (98) tackles Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) (AP)

Bryant remained on the turf following the collision, prompting immediate concern from teammates and opponents alike. Players from both sidelines gathered nearby as medical staff attended to him on the field.

An update later confirmed the seriousness of the situation: Bryant was placed on a stretcher and transported off the field on a cart. The scene cast a somber tone over the closing moments of the contest, with hopes centered on his well-being.

Denver Broncos depth chart

Offense

QB: Bo Nix; Jarrett Stidham

RB: RJ Harvey; Tyler Badie; Jaleel McLaughlin; Cody Schrader

FB: Adam Prentice

WR: Marvin Mims Jr.; Troy Franklin

WR: Courtland Sutton; Pat Bryant; Lil’Jordan Humphrey

LT: Garett Bolles; Geron Christian

LG: Alex Palczewski; Calvin Throckmorton

C: Luke Wattenberg; Alex Forsyth

RG: Quinn Meinerz; Alex Palczewski

RT: Mike McGlinchey; Frank Crum

TE: Evan Engram; Adam Trautman; Nate Adkins

Defense

DE: Zach Allen; Jordan Jackson

NT: D.J. Jones; Malcolm Roach

DE: John Franklin-Myers; Eyioma Uwazurike; Sai’vion Jones

SLB: Jonathon Cooper; Jonah Elliss

WLB: Nik Bonitto; Dondrea Tillman; Que Robinson

ILB: Alex Singleton; Jordan Turner

ILB: Dre Greenlaw; Justin Strnad

LCB: Pat Surtain II; Jahdae Barron; Reese Taylor

RCB: Riley Moss; Kris Abrams-Draine

NCB: Ja’Quan McMillian; Jahdae Barron

S: Talanoa Hufanga; P.J. Locke; JL Skinner

S: Brandon Jones; Devon Key

Special Teams

PK: Wil Lutz

KO: Wil Lutz

P: Jeremy Crawshaw

H: Jeremy Crawshaw

LS: Mitchell Fraboni

KR: Marvin Mims Jr.; Jaleel McLaughlin; Tyler Badie

PR: Marvin Mims Jr.; Riley Moss

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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