Former New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi has had a stroke.
ESPN's Field Yates shared the news on Twitter, writing, “Prayers to @TedyBruschi, one of the most loyal teammates and best people you will ever meet. Wishing you a speedy recovery.”
Yates also shared a screenshot of a statement from the Bruschi family, which read that Tedy, “recognized his warning signs early: arm weakness, face drooping, and speech difficulties,” and also shared that he is “recovering well.”
Tedy spent his entire professional career with the Patriots, where he won three Super Bowls in 2001, 2003, and 2004. He was also a two-time All-Pro selection in 2003 and 2004.
This has been a difficult week for the NFL. On Wednesday, former Giants quarterback Jared Lorenzen died following a battle with kidney and heart issues. “Jared was a special person,” the Giants wrote in a statement shared on Twitter. “He was an important member of our 2007 team, one that created its own destiny.” Lorenzen was 38 years old.
