Sports world sends support to Deshaun Watson following ACL tear
In absolutely awful news, Texans star QB Deshaun Watson suffered an ACL tear in practice Thursday. Watson, one of the league’s brightest young stars, was in the midst of a stellar rookie campaign.
Messages of support from the sports world poured in on social media.
Minor setback for a major comeback.
We’ve all seen what’s possible, can’t wait to see what’s next. With you every step of the way 4.— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) November 2, 2017
Damn man… hurting for you bro. @deshaunwatson … it's a long journey but you're a champion. Never waiver!
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) November 2, 2017
My heart goes out to @deshaunwatson on the news of injuring his ACL! Adversity is part of football. You will conquer it big time! #NFL pic.twitter.com/w8ghg1TKl1
— Warren Moon (@WMoon1) November 2, 2017
Prayers Up for DESHAUN!!! So sad man…
— Jay Ajayi (@JayTrain23) November 2, 2017
Awful news about @deshaunwatson … praying for a speedy recovery! Hate to hear that but he still has a bright future!
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) November 2, 2017
Damn @deshaunwatson this one hurt . You’ll be back better than ever young .
— Teddy Bridgewater (@teddyb_h2o) November 2, 2017
I know you'll come back stronger from this. Prayers up @deshaunwatson pic.twitter.com/Z8FHhpgYnW
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) November 2, 2017
@deshaunwatson Darn man.. get well soon! You were on an absolute tear and I know you'll come back even stronger! Live long and prosper!
— Myles Garrett (@MylesLGarrett) November 2, 2017
@deshaunwatson I hope you can find peace through this tough time
— Nelson Agholor (@nelsonagholor) November 2, 2017
Prayers up for @deshaunwatson !! Hate to see somebody go down like that
— Taco Charlton (@TheSupremeTaco) November 2, 2017
Prayers up for @deshaunwatson minor set back for a major come back!!!!
— Melvin Ingram (@MelvinIngram) November 2, 2017
This seriously just made me sad man!! Get well and stronger asap @deshaunwatson!! https://t.co/Zhy9o2QCRU
— LeBron James (@KingJames) November 2, 2017
Noooooooooooooooooooo https://t.co/hmQ8HNjrBk
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) November 2, 2017
Prayers up @deshaunwatson God has a plan for you stay up my bro pic.twitter.com/vIEyTKox4Y
— JuJu Smith-Schuster (@TeamJuJu) November 2, 2017
He will be back better than ever #DW4
— Mike Williams (@darealmike_dub) November 2, 2017
Damn hate to hear that. Sending up prayers for you @deshaunwatson you will bounce back even stronger!
— AJ Bouye (@AJBOUYE21) November 2, 2017
Prayers up for @deshaunwatson
— Kirk Cousins (@KirkCousins8) November 2, 2017
Hurting for my boy @deshaunwatson right now. Keep ya head up you'll be back in no time.
— Geno (@GenoSmith3) November 2, 2017
Keep your head up young legend. Prayers up @deshaunwatson https://t.co/JqWnPVf5t8
— Patrick Peterson /P2 (@P2) November 2, 2017
Nooo deshaun Watson! Awful news
— Kyle (@Ky1eLong) November 2, 2017
Prayers up for Lil bro @deshaunwatson God got you & has something BIG in store for you
— Jalen Ramsey (@jalenramsey) November 2, 2017
Nooooo ♂️ Lord please heal him this is crazy! @deshaunwatson https://t.co/OhRpRMpgbw
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) November 2, 2017
.@deshaunwatson God got something major in store for you . Pray for a speedy recovery folks
— Adoree' Jackson (@AdoreeKnows) November 2, 2017
Dabo Swinney, who coached Watson at Clemson University, released a statement praising Watson’s “work ethic and resolve.”
A statement from national championship-winning #Clemson coach Dabo Swinney, who coached Deshaun Watson in college pic.twitter.com/Kq7Sn1nGJS
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 2, 2017
