The 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, and he was taken away in an ambulance. Fellow Minnesota players reportedly "freaked out."
They weren't alone.
Players around the league took to Twitter as news of Bridgewater's 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.