Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has suffered a dislocated knee, including a complete tear of his ACL and other structural damage, according to a statement released by the team.

Via Vikings.com:



Teddy Bridgewater suffered a non-contact injury today at practice. The injury was quickly identified as a dislocated knee. The injury was stabilized, and he was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and evaluation. After undergoing an MRI, it was determined that *Teddy suffered a complete tear to his ACL and other structural damage.* Fortunately, there appears to be *no nerve or arterial damage.* Surgical repair will be scheduled within the next few days. Although the recovery time will be significant, we expect Teddy to make a full recovery. I would like to thank all of the medical professionals and our athletic training staff for all of their help today. Teddy has already displayed the attitude needed to overcome this injury and attack his rehab.

Bridgewater went down with 25 minutes remaining in practice after suffering a non-contact injury. Players immediately dropped to one knee and prayed for their fallen quarterback, with some visibly emotional. Players and media were dismissed from the practice field before an ambulance arrived to escort Bridgewater to the hospital for tests.

Bridgewater's injury comes as huge blow to the Vikings, who harbor Super Bowl aspirations after being widely predicted to be amongst the top teams in the NFL. The Vikings list veteran Shaun Hill and undrafted rookie Joel Stave as Bridgewater's backup. 2015 third-string QB Taylor Heinicke was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list, and Brad Sorensen was released earlier today after being signed from the San Diego Chargers early last week.

Career backup Hill is listed as No. 2 on the depth chart, however the Vikings are expected to pursue other options both in free agency and by trade.