Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater issued a statement on Thursday, his first words since his season-ending knee injury.
Bridgewater said he would be undeterred in his recovery and thanked everyone who had sent him well-wishes.
“I 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,” Bridgewater said in the statement, issued via the team’s official website. “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.”
Having heard how bad Bridgewater’s injury was, it’s good to hear that he’s doing well and is determined to get back. He’s obviously out for the season, but there is hope that he will be able to resume his career.
