Baltimore Ravens mascot Poe suffers horror injury in kids game

An NFL mascot has become the talk of the town after being taken down at halftime by a group of kids and forced onto the medical cart.

This is why mascots shouldn’t play football.

Poe, the Ravens’ mascot, was carted off the field during a mascot versus youth football team game at halftime of Baltimore’s 17-15 pre-season-finale win over the visiting Washington Commanders on Saturday night at M&T Bank Stadium, the New York Post reported.

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The mascot, who had to have his left leg stabilised, had to be lifted into the cart by three people.

Many weren’t originally sure Poe, who laid on the field nearly five minutes, was hurt because pro sports mascots are often known for their funny antics.

But it turned out to be serious as Ravens coach John Harbaugh walked onto the field and checked on the mascot.

Poe’s injury nearly delayed the game as the mascot was taken off the field about a minute before the start of the third quarter.

#Ravens mascot hurts leg badly after being tackled by youth football player at halftime Had to be carted off. But never ditched the Mascot headgear #Fowlplaypic.twitter.com/X5f0AkFNyQ

— Bob Pompeani (@KDPomp) August 28, 2022

You can see the pain on his face. Photo: Twitter

Could at least get Poe the green whistle right? Photo: Twitter

According to ESPN.com, it was a surprisingly rough game between the mascots and youth football players. One of the players got shoved off his feet by a Bear mascot as he tried to get into the end zone.

But apparently the show must go on.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh was asked about Poe's condition after the match.

“I knew you guys were going to ask that … didn’t he come out of the tunnel?” he said with a smile.

“C’mon, it’s kids night. No update on that. There’ll be an MRI tomorrow I’m sure.”

Poe did return to the game midway through the third quarter, which drew cheers as the substitute gave fans high-fives.

The team also took to social media to share a lighthearted updated.

Thanks for all your concerned tweets 💜

Poe took some damage to his drumstick and ruffled some feathers last night during his Mascot Classic.

We’ll continue to share updates on Poe’s status, but he’s resting comfortably in his perch awaiting further test results. pic.twitter.com/WFAHn3n4W2

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 28, 2022

wishing @ravens mascot poe a speedy recovery! 🙏 pic.twitter.com/e8jT0XoD3G

— TORO 🐃 (@TexansTORO1) August 28, 2022

The NFL tweeted: “Rest up Poe”.

This story first appeared in the New York Post and was republished with permission.