Teddy Bridgewater injury update: Broncos QB left field, taken to hospital after suffering head injury against Bengals
Teddy Bridgewater suffered a serious head injury on Sunday during the Broncos’ week 15 game against the Bengals.
Bridgewater was hurt after a first scramble in the third quarter. He ran away when he saw a moving lane before being thwarted by the Bengals’ Joe Bachie.
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The Broncos’ quartet flew in the air and then
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Bridgewater’s mask was removed from his helmet and he was taken off the field on a backboard. Evan Washburn reported he was taken to a local hospital by ambulance.
Patrick Smyth, the Broncos’ communications officer, announced that Bridgewater is facing a head injury. Smyth also announced that Bridgewater “there is movement in all limbs” and was taken to the hospital as a “precautionary” measure.
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Bridgewater completed 12 of 22 98-yard and 10-yard dash passes in three attempts. He was replaced by backup Drew Lock, who led the Broncos in their first touch of the game on his first drive.
Lock fought Bridgewater to start work on the season. He appeared in two games before the rescue for Bridgewater Sunday, completing 16 of 28 139-yard passes and two interceptions. He would become the Broncos’ top quarterback if Bridgewater is absent through injury.
