Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant, injured in a game against the Jaguars, was released from the hospital after evaluation for a concussion.
DENVER β Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant was released from the hospital Sunday night.
In the final seconds of the game vs. the Jaguars, Bryant had to be carted off the field after he took a hit from Jacksonville defensive back Montaric Brown.
Bryant was strapped to the cart as it left the field, an indication of a neck/head injury.
Broncos head coach Sean Payton said Bryant had movement which was encouraging.
A source told 9NEWS Bryant had movement in his hands and legs and was taken to a local hospital for evaluation of concussion symptoms and not for neurological reasons.Β
“At the end of the day we play a game but you don’t like to see anyone’s life at risk because of it,” said Broncos’ receiver Marvin Mims Jr. “To see him go off on a stretcher was tough. Being with him every day, knowing how hard he works. Just a tough situation.”
At about 9 p.m. Sunday, four hours after the game, came word Bryant had been released from the hospital. He had a concussion, but nothing more.
The Jaguars defeated the Broncos 34-20 Sunday afternoon at Empower Field at Mile High.
The Broncos next play the beat-up, 6-9 Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Night at Arrowhead Stadium.