Sideline Employee Collapses During Ravens, Raiders Game

A scary medical situation briefly delayed the game between the Baltimore Ravens and Las Vegas Raiders.

Aug 24, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; General view of a Baltimore Ravens helmet prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images / Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

A member of the chain gang crew collapsed during the second quarter of the Baltimore Ravens' home opener against the Las Vegas Raiders. The scary medical situation caused a a brief delay just before the two-minute warning.

Scary situation in Baltimore: A member of the chain gang collapsed on the Ravens' sideline and was quickly administered CPR by medical officials. He has since been carted off the field and taken inside. Players took a knee in prayer. pic.twitter.com/KOVi27ZZqg

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 15, 2024

The incident took place with 2:36 remaining in the first half, just after Ravens head coach John Harbaugh threw a challenge flag following an incompletion to Zay Flowers. An off-field official appeared to collapse on the Ravens sideline, with both teams taking a knee in prayer around him. After he had chest compressions administered, he reportedly had movement in his fingers and talked to those around him.

"A member of the chain gang crew collapsed," the Ravens wrote on social media. "He was immediately attended to by medical personnel. Upon leaving the field, he was alert and responsive. He's being taken to a local hospital."

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Baltimore leads Las Vegas 9-6 at halftime.

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