Overview
- The 23-year-old receiver was immobilized on a backboard, had his facemask removed, and was carted off before being taken by ambulance to a Denver hospital late in the 34-20 loss to the Jaguars.
- Coach Sean Payton said Bryant had movement in his hands and legs, which he called encouraging, as the team awaited additional medical information.
- Officials initially threw a flag on Jaguars defensive back Montaric Brown for the collision but picked it up after ruling the contact was not to the head or neck area.
- Quarterback Bo Nix said he felt responsible for the pass preceding the hit, and players from both teams gathered around as the game concluded with one final snap.
- Bryant logged five catches for 42 yards before exiting and has 27 receptions for 347 yards and a touchdown this season, with ESPN also reporting a family member was separately taken to a hospital after a postgame medical issue.