NFL
No matter how many rules the NFL implements the game of football will always be a violent sport.
During today’s Steelers-Ravens game, Steelers QB Mason Rudolph was knocked out cold after taking a brutal helmet-to-helmet hit from Earl Thomas.
Earl Thomas made the hit on Rudolph, who hit his head as he went to the ground and was flat on his back as teammates looked for help. They are bringing out a cart, back board, etc.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 6, 2019
Mason Rudolph knocked out on this hit. No flag. pic.twitter.com/zjs92AI904
— Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) October 6, 2019
Mason Rudolph knocked unconscious. #BALvsPIT pic.twitter.com/rWkF1YfZRT
— Rob Lowder (@Rob_Lowder) October 6, 2019
Here's the hit on #Steelers QB Mason Rudolph.https://t.co/PgJZZbhXhD
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) October 6, 2019
Both teams are out on the field. Very scary moment here at Heinz field pic.twitter.com/8rM0v6a40H
— Charlie Batch (@CharlieBatch16) October 6, 2019
Rudolph was able to regain consciousness a few minutes later and walked off the field with help from teammates because the medical cart broke.
Mason Rudolph had to be carried off the field because the medical cart malfunctioned. pic.twitter.com/186nVyVxtp
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 6, 2019
Mason Rudolph about to be taken off on a stretcher. Has been lifted to his feet and thankfully is talking and moving. Players were visibly shaken, including Ryan Shazier who experienced a potentially life-altering hit not that long ago
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) October 6, 2019
Mason Rudolph is up and talking to trainers. Good to see.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 6, 2019
Thomas was not ejected for the hit and Rudolph was later ruled out of the game with a concussion.
#Steelers QB Mason Rudolph will not return to today’s game after being diagnosed with a concussion.
— Burt Lauten (@SteelersPRBurt) October 6, 2019