Fans React After Chargers' Team Doctor Accidentally Punctures Tyrod Taylor's Lung With Needle

Taylor's lung was accidentally punctured by a team doctor who was trying to administer a pain-killing injection to the quarterback's cracked ribs.

Quarterback Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Los Angeles Chargers
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Quarterback Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Los Angeles Chargers

Tyrod Taylor's season is in jeopardy after a stunning mistake from the Los Angeles Chargers' team doctor. 

On Wednesday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Taylor's lung was accidentally punctured by a team doctor who was trying to administer a pain-killing injection to the quarterback's cracked ribs ahead of last Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs

According to Schefter's sources, the NFL Players Association is investigating the medical mistake to see what steps should be taken next. Although the NFLPA has yet to comment on the situation, NFL fans had a lot to say about this error. 

The Chargers’ team doctor accidentally punctured his own quarterback Tyrod Taylor’s lung just before kickoff Sunday while trying to administer a pain-killing injection to the quarterback’s cracked ribs, league and team sources told ESPN.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 23, 2020

Taylor was battling a rib injury heading into week 2, but was expected to man the pocket prior to the injection that punctured his lungs. Instead, rookie Justin Herbert made his first NFL debut, and pushed the defending Super Bowl champions to the brink. After the game, Chargers coach Anthony Lynn strongly backed Taylor as their starting quarterback moving forward, but it sounds like he's going to miss more time.

Doctors have advised Tyrod Taylor not to play "indefinitely” due to his punctured lung. The Chargers were hoping Taylor would be able to start Sunday, but doctors are against it. https://t.co/FHm7aJXC8o

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 23, 2020

Needless to say, people were disturbed by the news, with many arguing that Taylor should get his job back.

Bruh!! They punctured Tyrod Taylor’s lung? Are you fricking kidding me!? Ain’t no dang way that’s supposed to happen. That’s nuts!

— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) September 23, 2020

This is messed up in so many ways bruh ... https://t.co/vB7WsiBcC0

— Wale (@Wale) September 23, 2020

"Somewhere out there is the world's worst doctor. The scariest part is that someone has an appointment with him tomorrow." -George Carlin https://t.co/J3YfzQRslf

— Rob Lowder (@Rob_Lowder) September 23, 2020

This is insane. Also, Tyrod gets his job back for now. Period. https://t.co/GUagYT5gAX

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) September 23, 2020

what..........speechless... https://t.co/Tm08VDECdI

— Taylor Rooks (@TaylorRooks) September 23, 2020

team doctor was playing blitz the league 2 https://t.co/1g9KJU2KXg pic.twitter.com/x0e1fiuWTL

— 🦌 (@SnellSZN) September 23, 2020

And this is why Lynn has been so forceful in saying Tyrod is his starting QB. Losing your job because of your own teams malpractice isn’t right. https://t.co/48dXMhwfEO

— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) September 23, 2020

glad this guy landed on his feet https://t.co/pGqglj3Ddd pic.twitter.com/zyjsMA1QGN

— David Dennis Jr. (@DavidDTSS) September 23, 2020

Team would be called the Tyrod Taylor Chargers by the time I get done if I was his lawyer this is insane https://t.co/Y1yEPmpPO5

— Charles James II (@CJDeuce_) September 23, 2020

bruh i been saying fire the whole medical staff https://t.co/qmNIPkJNdQ

— ‏ً (@MyTeamHatesMe) September 23, 2020

Tyrod Taylor gonna hire all the lawyers. Gonna be lawyer all-22.

— mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) September 23, 2020

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