This is the horrifying moment Carolina Panthers player Tommy Tremble was knocked unconscious after suffering a sickening hit during Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears.
Slow-motion replays showed the tight end hitting the ground and failing to immediately get to his feet after brutally colliding with Bears’ Jaquan Brisker at Soldier field.
The sickening scenes came with just under three minutes remaining in the first half, when Tremble reeled in a seven-yard pass from quarterback Andy Dalton and began charging up the field.
Attempting to barge past Brisker, Tremble lowered his helmet as the Bears safety lowers his shoulder, causing the two to brutally collide head-on.
The sickening hit brought down both players but while Brisker managed to ultimately get to his feet, Tremble collapsed on top of him and lay motionless even after being shifted off his opponent.
Tommy Trembe was knocked out after a brutal collision with Bears safety Jaquan Brisker
Tremble underwent evaluation for a concussion following the terrifying hit but was able to walk to the locker room under his own power.
He didn’t return in the first half and was listed as questionable to return to the game.
The hit forced a fumble from the unmoving Tremble, who worryingly remained on the turf, as players from both teams trampled over him in an effort to recover the ball.
Bears defensive lineman Gervon Dexter recovered the fumble but concerning scenes continued to unfold as, while he celebrated, Panthers players and staff quickly surrounded Tremble, who appeared to be fully unconscious as he pulsated on the ground.
Chicago after the turnover by delivering a three-play, 44-yard drive to the end zone to take a 21-7 lead.
Bears running back D’Andre Swift moved the ball downfield with a 42-yard catch-and-run before scoring on a one-yard rush.
Caleb Williams later threw a touchdown pass in the latter stages of the second quarter to establish a 27-7 lead at the half for the Bears.
The incident came amid increasing fears for player safety within the league just one week after Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie collapsed on the sidelines.
Badie landed awkwardly on his head and neck on the MetLife Stadium turf during a play for the Broncos against the New York Jets, before he managed to return to the sidelines.
Just seconds later, he collapsed to the ground while standing among his teammates, and medics rushed to his aid.
More to follow.