Los Angeles (AFP) – Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater suffered a torn cruciate ligament expected to rule the star signal-caller out of the upcoming NFL season.
Bridgewater, 23, on Tuesday suffered a complete tear of an anterior cruciate ligament in a non-contact play during practice.
Reports said Bridgewater got the injury as he planted his foot and shaped to pass, crumpling to the ground in agony.
A statement by the Vikings later said Bridgewater — outstanding for Minnesota since being chosen as a first round draft pick in 2014 — faced a “significant” recovery time.
“After undergoing an MRI, it was determined that Teddy suffered a complete tear to his ACL and other structural damage,” Vikings director of sports medicine Eric Sugarman said.
“Although the recovery time will be significant, we expect Teddy to make a full recovery.”
Bridgewater completed 292-of-447 pass attempts for 3,231 yards and 14 touchdowns last season to help the Vikings to the NFC North title.
The injury leaves backup Shaun Hill as the Vikings likely starting quarterback. The 36-year-old is 16-18 as a starter.
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