Summer months can be cruel in the NFL, as the hope and promise of an upcoming season can be quickly dashed with one ill-timed injury. Front offices and coaching staffs hope their roster can safely navigate the stormy waters of the preseason and sail into Week 1 unharmed, but often times that is far from reality. The Minnesota Vikings are the latest victim of a preseason gut-punch, occurring just 10 days before the NFL season kicks off.
Vikings practice came to an unfortunate early end on Tuesday, as players left in frustration and disbelief after quarterback Teddy Bridgewater suffered a devastating non-contact knee injury.