In an unusual and memorable occurrence during the Green Bay Packers’ 16-10 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, center Josh Myers experienced a particularly challenging moment on the field. Myers unexpectedly vomited on the football just as he was about to snap it to quarterback Malik Willis.
This incident unfolded in the second quarter as Myers was positioned, hand on the football, and Willis was calling out the plays. Abruptly, Myers projected vomit onto the football. Despite this complication, Myers proceeded to snap the ball. Willis, quickly assessing the situation, chose to run with the ball instead of attempting a pass.
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur discussed the incident after the game. “I inquired why Malik chose not to pass on that third down, and he explained that Josh had vomited on the ball,” LaFleur stated. “I’ve never encountered anything like that before.” He added that an official had offered to remove Myers from the game if such an incident were to happen again, to which he agreed.
LaFleur humorously remarked on the challenges of dealing with a vomit-covered football, indicating that this was certainly a first for him and likely unwelcome by Willis. This unusual situation added an extra challenge to the game, particularly because Willis was just stepping in as starting quarterback following an injury to franchise QB Jordan Love.
Instances of players vomiting during games are not unheard of across different sports. For example, MLB’s Hunter Greene also experienced a similar incident recently. However, the incident involving Myers was particularly striking due to its timing and the immediate necessity to continue play.
Ultimately, the health of Josh Myers is paramount, and it is hoped he will fully recover from the ordeal. The Packers secured an important win, and while this moment may stand out for its oddity, the team remains focused on progressing through their season.
