Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis left a bench worker writhing in pain after hitting him during a play Sunday afternoon.
Levis was trying to run for a first down early in the Titans’ game against the Indianapolis Colts, but in the process he came to the sideline running as fast as he could.
Unable to stop, Levis crashed into the middle-aged man, who then hit the grass hard and was left rolling in pain.
As Levis quickly got up and walked back to the field, without checking to see if the man was okay, the worker grabbed his ankle and rolled, while others ran to his aid.
The worrying moment quickly went viral on social media, as fans speculated about the health of the man in question.
Will Levis came to the sideline at full speed and couldn’t stop on Sunday
The Titans quarterback accidentally crashed into a sideline, crushing him to the turf.
As Levis returned to the field, the man writhed in agony in Nashville.
Levis was criticized on social media for failing to check on the man’s well-being after the hit.
“Prayers for the ball boy,” one wrote, while another said, “Oh man.” I hope this gang member is okay.
Another noted that “it wasn’t a great look for Levis” who immediately returned to the field, without checking the health of the man he hit.
A few moments later, the man appeared on the television broadcast again, this time with his leg in a cast as he was carried off the field.
Fortunately, he was able to give the thumbs up to fans watching at home and at the stadium, easing fears that he was seriously injured.
In the game itself, Levis went 10/14 in the first half, throwing for 56 yards and a touchdown.
His opposite quarterback, senior Joe Flacco, went 10/19, throwing for 94 yards, one touchdown and one interception.