On Tuesday, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater completely tore his left ACL and dislocated his knee while suffering a non-contact injury at practice.
Today, Bridgewater released a statement for the first time since suffering the injury that will put him on the sidelines for the entire season.
want to thank the Wilf Family and the entire Vikings organization, all of my teammates, friends, Eric Sugarman and the amazing Vikings athletic training staff and the fans who have sent me messages and wished me well. Your thoughts and prayers mean a lot to me and have helped me in this difficult time. There are great players and great leaders in our locker room who are going to fight to the end to reach the goals we set for 2016. I will be there mentally, physically and in spirit to support them accomplish those goals.
In order to have a testimony, you have to have a test. I come from amazing DNA, I watched my mom fight and win against breast cancer. We will, as a team, attack my rehab with the same vigor and energy. My faith is strong, my faith is unwavering and my vision is clear. My purpose will not be denied.
Hopefully Bridgewater recovers quickly and returns to the football field next season.
H/T The Spun