Yesterday, Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer told us that quarterback Teddy Bridgewater’s knee surgery went well yesterday morning.
Now the Vikings have released more details from head athletic trainer Eric Sugarman, who reports that the dislocated knee Bridgewater suffered on Aug. 30 tore multiple ligaments, not just his ACL. The knee surgery was performed by Dr. Dan Cooper at the Carrell Clinic in Dallas.
“I was able to be present in Dallas, support Teddy and observe the entire procedure,” Sugarman said in a statement. “The repair was excellent and gives Teddy every reason to be very optimistic. Teddy already began the rehab process yesterday, will return to Minnesota to continue on the road to recovery very soon and looks forward to getting back on the field.”
Ben Goessling is in his sixth year covering the Vikings, having joined the Star Tribune in 2017 after four seasons at ESPN and one at the Pioneer Press. He is an Apple Valley High School and University of Minnesota graduate. Follow him at @GoesslingStrib.
Mark Craig has covered the NFL for 23 years, and the Vikings since 2003 for the Star Tribune. He is one of 48 Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors. Follow him at @markcraignfl.
Andrew Krammer joined the Star Tribune in July 2016 after three years covering the Vikings for 1500 ESPN. He is a 2013 graduate of the University of Minnesota. Follow him at @Andrew_Krammer.
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