NFL chain gang member collapses on sideline during Ravens-Raiders game

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A scary situation unfolded at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday afternoon as the Baltimore Ravens hosted the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season.

The game came to a halt with about 2:36 remaining in the first half. Videos posted to social media showed a member of the chain gang collapsed on the sideline and medical staff attending to the person. Staff members administered CPR on the sidelines.

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Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh motions towards the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Players from both teams took a knee and some prayed as officials attended to the man.

The Ravens provided an update on the situation.

"A member of the chain gang crew collapsed," the team said. "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 Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) sacks Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Baltimore. The Las Vegas Raiders recovered the ball on the play. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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