![]() 30Īccording to Brian Murphy of the Pioneer Press, Bridgewater fell down in the pocket and grabbed his left knee. but we're going to fight like we always do." #Vikings #TeddyBridgewater Bridgewater Taken Away in Ambulance Tuesday, Aug. KARE 11 provided footage from Zimmer's press conference: ![]() Zimmer called Bridgewater's knee injury "significant" and said the quarterback is still undergoing tests at the hospital, according to Pelissero. Zimmer said Bridgewater's chances of playing don't "look good right now," per Gregg Rosenthal of NFL.com. Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said there is no timetable for Bridgewater's return, though it's possible he will be ruled out for the season, per Rapoport. Sportswriter Will Carroll cited a source who said Vikings trainers "may have saved his leg and career by quick action." Zimmer Comments on Bridgewater's Status Tuesday, Aug. Teddy has already displayed the attitude needed to overcome this injury and attack his rehab. I would like to thank all of the medical professionals and our athletic training staff for all of their help today. Although the recovery time will be significant, we expect Teddy to make a full recovery. Surgical repair will be scheduled within the next few days. Fortunately, there appears to be no nerve or arterial damage. After undergoing an MRI, it was determined that Teddy suffered a complete tear to his ACL and other structural damage. The injury was stabilized, and he was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and evaluation. The injury was quickly identified as a dislocated knee. suffered a non-contact injury today at practice. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network provided a statement from Bridgewater: No one knows how long it’s going to take to recover." Bridgewater Comments on Recovery Thursday, Sept. Vikings general manager Rick Spielman talked to Peter King of The MMQB about the team's trade for Sam Bradford, saying, "W hat really was significant for us was the second year of the contract with Sam. Spielman Comments on Bridgewater's Recovery Monday, Sept. Teddy already began the rehab process yesterday, will return to Minnesota to continue on the road to recovery very soon and looks forward to getting back on the field. The repair was excellent and gives Teddy every reason to be very optimistic. I was able to be present in Dallas, support Teddy and observe the entire procedure. The knee dislocation resulted in Teddy needing a multi-ligament reconstruction. Dan Cooper at the Carrell Clinic in Dallas, TX. The Vikings released a statement on Bridgewater's surgery from head athletic trainer Eric Sugarman:īridgewater had his left knee surgically repaired yesterday. Bridgewater Underwent Surgery Friday, Sept. He has been placed on injured reserve and underwent surgery.Ĭontinue for updates. 30 practice, tearing his ACL and dislocating his knee. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater suffered a non-contact injury to his left knee during an Aug.
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