Any arguments among NFL players this week regarding the American flag and national anthem morphed into a collective cry of pity and concern for Teddy Bridgewater on Tuesday.
The Vikings quarterback suffered what appeared to be a serious knee injury at practice (UPDATE: The Vikings called it a dislocation and an ACL tear), and he was taken away in an ambulance. Minnesota players reportedly "freaked out."
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They weren't alone.
Perhaps an indication of the amount of respect for Bridgewater around the league, fellow players took to Twitter and wished for his well-being as news of the injury developed. Even without knowing the specifics of Bridgewater's injury, they knew it was serious.
Here's what they had to say:
Just saw the news about my @UofLFootball brother @teddyb_h2o. I hope it's not as serious as reported. #NFLFamily
— Elvis Dumervil (@EKD92) August 30, 2016
Prayers up for the bro @teddyb_h2o
— DeVante Parker (@DeVanteParker11) August 30, 2016
— Calvin Pryor III (@star_island25) August 30, 2016
I hope you are good bro! @teddyb_h2o ... My family and I are praying for you!
— Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) August 30, 2016
Praying for you @teddyb_h2o
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) August 30, 2016
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Hoping for the best for @teddyb_h2o
— Trevor Siemian (@TrevorSiemian) August 30, 2016
Praying for you bro @teddyb_h2o #CUEUPU
— Geno (@GenoSmith7) August 30, 2016
Praying for you bro @teddyb_h2o . Heard the devastating news.
— Golden Tate (@ShowtimeTate) August 30, 2016
@teddyb_h2o prayers up Brodie
— Donte Moncrief (@drm_12) August 30, 2016
I hope @teddyb_h2o is ok... Praying for you 🙌🏾🙏🏾
— Phillip Dorsett (@Dorsett_4) August 30, 2016
@teddyb_h2o Claiming everything is just fine in Jesus name bro! Genuine prayers up for you
— AARON COLVIN (@AColvin_22) August 30, 2016
Prayers to @teddyb_h2o 🙏🙏
— Ralph LaurenLIP (@Tony_Lippett14) August 30, 2016
Prayers up 🙏🏾🙏🏾 @teddyb_h2o....
— DJ (8 Ball) (@DukeJohnson_8) August 30, 2016
Prayers up to my brother!! @teddyb_h2o 🙏🏿🙏🏿 #GWS
— Eli Rogers (@__bELIeve17) August 30, 2016
For I know the plans I have for u declares the lord! #prayup 🙌🏾
— Charles Johnson (@MrInkredibleXII) August 30, 2016
Prayers up for 5 @teddyb_h2o ! One love!
— Senorise Perry (@SenoriseP) August 30, 2016
Prayers up for my bruh @teddyb_h2o
— Matt Hazel (@MattHazel_) August 30, 2016
Prayers up for a speedy recovery @teddyb_h2o 🙏🏾
— Jelani Jenkins (@jelanijenkins3) August 30, 2016
🙏
— Michael Griffin (@MikeGriff33) August 30, 2016
Prayers Up For 5 🙏🏽 @teddyb_h2o
— Damian Copeland (@DCizzle7) August 30, 2016
I hope what I'm seeing about Teddy isn't serious. Prayers up!
— Jacory Harris (@12JHarris12) August 30, 2016
Prayers Up For The Bro Teddy B!🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Brandon Bostick (@Bostick11) August 30, 2016
Praying for @teddyb_h2o hope it's not serious!
— jerome felton (@jfelton45) August 30, 2016
Prayers up for you bro @teddyb_h2o. Hate seeing stuff like this...
— Brad Wing (@bwing38) August 30, 2016