New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman suffered a knee injury in the third preseason game of the year against the Detroit Lions. The initial prognosis is not good and the team believes that he might have torn his ACL. Edelman will undergo more tests on Saturday for a better answer.
Various players around the league have reacted to Edelman’s injury and they are all wishing him well. It’s great to see that so many former teammates show Edelman support, especially those that worked with him for so many years.
Patriots QB Tom Brady
“Yeah, I was just checking on him,” Brady said after the game. “So, we'll see what the extent of it is. We're all hoping for the best. It's tough any time a teammate goes down. So you know, we've all been playing long enough where when someone does, the people have to step in and fill a void. Hopefully, that's not the case, but you know, we'll figure out tomorrow.”
“Yeah, we've played together for a long time,” Brady added. “I think there is great chemistry in what we are doing and he is just an incredible player and teammate and we're all hoping for the best. Hopefully he can, you know, hopefully whatever tests they have to do, come back positively. We'll try to do our best to kind of, you know, lift his spirits if we can and see what happens.”
Patriots QB Jimmy Garoppolo
“Yeah, it's tough, I mean we've all been there,” Garoppolo said after the game. “We've all experienced it, just he plays football, stuff's going to happen. So, you know, Jules is a tough guy and hopefully he'll be alright.”
Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski
“You never want to see a guy go down,” Gronkowski said after the game. “Especially a player like Julian, how hard he works. But I don't know what's going on with him or anything, but you just never want to see that and you just hope for the best for him...I'm definitely going to see him and hoping it's nothing serious.”
Patriots WR Danny Amendola
Any alley, any trench, on any field...I fight with my brother. Always. @Edelman11 #gottabelieve #warrior #je11inc® pic.twitter.com/RPrvKLZVF7
— Danny Amendola (@DannyAmendola) August 26, 2017
Former Patriots EDGE Chris Long
I hope Jules is okay
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) August 25, 2017
Former Patriots RB LeGarrette Blount
Everyone please pray for my bro @Edelman11
— LeGarrette Blount (@LG_Blount) August 26, 2017
Former Patriots WR Brandon LaFell
Praying for my guy @Edelman11
— Jody Breeze (@Blafell1) August 26, 2017
Former Patriots WR Michael Floyd
Praying for you @Edelman11
— MichaelFloyd (@MichaelMFloyd) August 26, 2017
Former Patriots WR Donte Stallworth
I'm literally sick and sad af right now! I know how hard that kid works, man. No one works harder than Jules. I'm so sick. Good night!
— Donté Stallworth (@DonteStallworth) August 26, 2017
That's my little brother, I love that dude to death. FYI Pats fans, I just heard from him and he's in good spirits. Prayers up for #11!
— Donté Stallworth (@DonteStallworth) August 26, 2017
Former Patriots OT Sebastian Vollmer
Let's hope for the best for my brother @Edelman11. Get well soon my friend. #JE11 #Eichhörnchen
— Sebastian Vollmer (@SebVollmer) August 26, 2017
Lions WR Golden Tate
Damn praying for a speedy recovery for my dog @Edelman11 , not many guys built like him!
— Golden Tate (@ShowtimeTate) August 26, 2017
Jaguars WR Allen Robinson
Hoping for a speedy recovery, one of the hardest workers and competitors in our league! @Edelman11
— Allen Robinson II (@Thee_AR15) August 26, 2017
49ers QB Matt Barkley
Noooooo, man this sucks! One of the hardest working guys I know… Heal up quickly https://t.co/Q6lzFCjbYU
— Matt Barkley (@MattBarkley) August 26, 2017
Dolphins CB Tony Lippett
Don't make no sense man... prayers up https://t.co/bcD7YU1IYa
— Ralph LaurenLIP (@Tony_Lippett14) August 26, 2017
Seahawks CB Richard Sherman
Damn hate to see that happen. I'm praying for a fast recovery for @edelman11 ! Hard worker and great competitor.
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) August 26, 2017
Hopefully Edelman is okay and we wish him a speedy recovery.