This is the horrible moment Carolina Panthers player Tommy Tremble was knocked unconscious after suffering a sickening blow during Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears.
Slow-motion replays showed the tight end hitting the ground and failing to get to his feet immediately after brutally colliding with the Bears’ Jaquan Brisker on Soldier Field.
The sickening scenes occurred with just under three minutes left in the first half, when Tremble caught a seven-yard pass from quarterback Andy Dalton and began charging down the field.
While attempting to pass Brisker, Tremble lowered his helmet as the Bears safety lowered his shoulder, causing the two to collide brutally head-on.
The sickening blow knocked both players down, but while Brisker finally managed to get to his feet, Tremble collapsed on top of him and remained motionless even after being pushed away from his opponent.
Tommy Trembe was knocked out after a brutal collision with Bears safety Jaquan Brisker.
The tight end lay motionless after collapsing on top of his opponent following the terrifying blow.
Tremble underwent evaluation for a concussion after the terrifying hit, but was able to walk to the locker room under his own power.
He did not return in the first half and was listed as questionable to return to the game.
The hit forced a fumble from the motionless Tremble, who worryingly remained limp on the turf as players from both teams trampled him in an effort to recover the ball.
Bears defensive lineman Gervon Dexter recovered the fumble, but troubling scenes continued to unfold as he celebrated.
Panthers players and staff quickly surrounded Tremble, who appeared to be completely unconscious as he pulsed on the ground.
Chicago later took advantage of the turnover by making a three-play, 44-yard drive to the end zone for 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 run.
Tremble lowered his helmet as the safety lowered his shoulder, causing them to collide brutally.
Tremble remained inert on the grass, while players from both teams tried to recover the ball.
Tremble was evaluated for a concussion, but walked to the locker room under his own power.
Caleb Williams then threw a touchdown pass in the late stages of the second quarter to establish a 27-7 lead at the half for the Bears.
The incident came amid growing fears for player safety within the league, just a week after Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie collapsed on the sideline.
Badie landed awkwardly on his head and neck on the MetLife Stadium turf during a Broncos play against the New York Jets, before managing to return to the sideline.
A few seconds later, he collapsed to the ground while standing among his teammates, and medics rushed to his aid.