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Trainers May Have Saved Teddy's Leg, Career: Injury Analyst
The decision to send Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to the hospital may have saved his leg, according to one analyst.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater could have lost his leg following an injury at practice Tuesday if it weren't for quick action by trainers, according to one analyst.
Will Carroll, who's written for Bleacher Report and Baseball Prospectus, said he had a source confirm that Bridgewater might have lost his leg if not for the quick action by Vikings trainers.
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It was later confirmed that Bridgewater dislocated his knee and tore his ACL.
Source confirms tibiofemoral dislocation, ruptured ACL for Bridgewater. "Trainers may have saved his leg and career by quick action."
— Will Carroll (@injuryexpert) August 31, 2016
Tibiofemoral dislocation ... basically, Bridgewater's femur (upper leg) went off the tibia (shin, lower leg.) Yeah.
— Will Carroll (@injuryexpert) August 31, 2016
Every NFL player should walk out and thank the ATs for what they do. We saw how important they are with Bridgewater. @EricSugarATC
— Will Carroll (@injuryexpert) August 31, 2016
Vikings trainer Eric Sugarman said Tuesday that although the recovery time will be significant, he expects Bridgewater to make a full recovery.
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On Wednesday afternoon, the Vikings announced that they placed Bridgewater on injury reserve and signed quarterback Brad Sorensen.
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