The Denver Broncos’ Jaylen Waddle and cornerback Riley Moss suffer concussions during a Week 9 game against the Carolina Panthers and are ruled out for the remainder of the contest. ESPN and multiple Yahoo Sports reports state both players are diagnosed with concussions and cannot continue playing.
Several outlets add timing and a specific description of how the injuries happen. Yahoo Sports (AP-based reporting) says Waddle is hurt in the first half after a hit by Panthers rookie safety Zakee Wheatley while Waddle attempts a downfield catch. Yahoo Sports also describes the impact as Wheatley striking Waddle’s facemask with the crown of the helmet, and notes Waddle briefly stays down before going to the locker room for evaluation.
Overall, the sources consistently agree on the key outcome—both players leave with concussions and are ruled out—but they vary in how much play-by-play detail they include about the moment of contact.
