NFL Mascot Serious Injury News

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During the preseason game between the Baltimore Ravens and Washington Commanders, there was a mascot vs. youth football game.

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The Ravens mascot, Poe, was sacked during the game and apparently suffered a serious injury.

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While the injury seemed to be serious, fans couldn't help but make jokes at the mascot's expense.

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"This is why you don’t play your starters for the preseason. Now they need a backup mascot," one person said.

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Others thought the mascot was joking when it went down with the injury initially.

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"Genuinely thought he was joking around like 'oh no the kids hit me so hard, gotta get carted off!' My god," another fan said.

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"Quoth the Raven 'Nevermore,'" one fan said.

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