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NFL Sideline Official Suffers Serious Injury in Game Collision

Nick Piazza to Undergo Surgery After Collision with Saints' Alvin Kamara Results in Fractured Fibula and Dislocated Knee

  • NFL sideline official Nick Piazza suffered a fractured fibula and a dislocated knee after a collision with New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara during a game against the Detroit Lions.
  • Piazza, a member of the chain crew, was attended to by medical staff on the field and later taken to the hospital.
  • The incident occurred when Kamara was tackled close to the sideline and collided with Piazza.
  • The game was paused for several minutes while Piazza was attended to, and the chain crew operated with one fewer member for the rest of the game.
  • Piazza is expected to undergo surgery and is currently in stable condition.
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