The Baltimore Ravens mascot, Poe, suffered an injury during a recent game. Poe, a popular figure among Ravens fans, suffered the injury while performing a stunt during pre-game festivities. The specific details of the injury have not been disclosed, but it is reported to be an upper body injury. The mascot was quickly attended to by medical staff and was taken off the field for further evaluation. The team has not provided any updates on Poe's condition, leaving fans concerned for his well-being. This injury serves as a reminder of the risks associated with mascot performances and the importance of ensuring proper precautions are in place to prevent accidents.
Baltimore Ravens mascot, Poe, carted off field after being injured during halftime youth football game
BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore Ravens' bad run of luck on injuries apparently did not end last season.
Poe, the Ravens' mascot, was carted off the field during a mascot vs. youth football game at halftime of Baltimore's preseason finale against the Washington Commanders on Saturday night. Poe had to be lifted into the cart by three people and had to have his left leg stabilized.
The injury occurred when Poe was caught from behind and got pushed to the ground by a teenage football player.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh walked onto the field and checked on Poe, who laid on the field for nearly five minutes because many were unsure whether he was really injured. Poe's injury nearly delayed the start of the second half. He was taken off the field with about a minute left before the start of the third quarter.
Asked for an injury update on Poe, Ravens coach John Harbaugh said, "I knew you guys were going to ask me that."
Harbaugh then added in jest, "No updates on that. There will be an MRI tomorrow, for sure."
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.
A replacement Poe emerged midway through the third quarter, which drew cheers from fans at M & T Bank Stadium. He gave high-fives to fans.
Despite the loss of Poe, the Ravens were able to hold off Washington to win their 23rd straight preseason game. Injuries derailed Baltimore's season last season, when 25 players were placed on injured reserve at some point. But this marked the first injured mascot for the Ravens.
With a smile, a Ravens spokesman said after the game that there will no injury updates until Week 1 of the regular season.
Ravens’ mascot Poe recovering after injury during halftime event Saturday
Baltimore Ravens mascot Poe is recovering from an injury he sustained during a halftime event Saturday at the Ravens’ preseason game against the Washington Commanders. Photo courtesy of Baltimore Ravens/Twitter.
Baltimore Ravens mascot Poe is recovering after falling and suffering an injury during a halftime event at the Ravens’ preseason game Saturday against the Washington Commanders.
Poe was participating in a football game with fellow team mascots – including fellow Baltimore avian the Orioles’ Bird – against members of the Amateur Athletic Union Baltimore youth football team.
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During that matchup, Poe was running with the ball and trying to evade an opposing player’s tackle when he fell.
here’s the full sequence of Ravens mascot Poe getting hurt 😭 pic.twitter.com/t03Qki0BxO — alex (@highlghtheaven) August 28, 2022
ESPN reported that the mascot laid on the field for nearly five minutes while medical staff attended to him. He was then carted off the field.
The Baltimore Ravens tweeted Sunday afternoon that “Poe took some damage to his drumstick and ruffled some feathers last night during his Mascot Classic.”
The team added that Poe is “resting comfortably in his perch awaiting further test results.”
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
At a press conference, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh had a message for young fans: “For all the kids out there, Poe will be back.”
“For all the kids out there, Poe will be back!” pic.twitter.com/itVQ11XeoK — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 29, 2022
Football fans wished Poe good luck on his recovery:
NFL: “Rest up, Poe.”
MedStar Health: “Your care team is rooting for you, Poe! Hoping for a speedy recovery!”
Rampage, the Los Angeles Rams’ mascot: “Speedy recovery, Poe.”
Rapper Da Kid Gowie shared a video of himself dancing with Poe and tweeted “Wishing my dawg a speedy recovery!”
Fan Shannon Groomes shared that Poe isn’t alone in his recovery journey; Groomes is also nursing a foot injury, and she hopes both she and Poe will recover quickly.
“Here’s hoping Poe and I are ready for our home opener. We sit at the top last row of the stadium. Lots of steps,” Groomes tweeted.
Here’s hoping Poe and I are ready for our home opener. We sit at the top last row of the stadium 😱. Lots of steps🤪 💜💜💜💜💜💜 pic.twitter.com/QTiE05g5kN — Shannon Groomes (@GroomesShannon) August 29, 2022
This injury serves as a reminder of the risks associated with mascot performances and the importance of ensuring proper precautions are in place to prevent accidents. The Baltimore Ravens organization is known for its commitment to fan experience and is expected to provide updates on Poe's condition in the coming days. For now, fans are left hoping for a speedy recovery for their beloved mascot.
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Ravens mascot carted off field with injury in truly bizarre scene
Sep 29, 2019; Baltimore, MD, USA; The Baltimore Ravens mascot is introduced before a football game against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitchell Layton-USA TODAY Sports /
Baltimore Ravens mascot Poe had to be carted off the field after a serious injury suffered during a halftime show in the team’s final preseason game.
Injuries are part of the game of football, at the NFL or any level. It’s a dangerous sport and that’s just the unfortunate reality. Fans, however, are not accustomed to seeing teams’ mascots being the ones to go down hurt. But such was the case on Friday night in the preseason matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and Washington Commanders.
During halftime, the Ravens mascot, Poe, was playing a game with other mascots and some lucky children. Poe, on the other hand, was not so lucky.
While trying to make a play against some kids, the Ravens mascot went down to the turf and was holding his leg, clearly in actual pain. The injury was serious enough that he had to be carted off of the field as fans gave him cheers.
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