ESPN analyst and former New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi suffered a stroke Thursday.
In a statement, Bruschi's family explained that he officially suffered a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), which led to his hospitalization:
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In the statement, it was noted that Bruschi is "recovering well."
The 46-year-old Bruschi spent his entire 13-year NFL career from 1996-2008 with the Pats. He was named to one Pro Bowl and won three Super Bowls as a key player on New England's defense.