Orlando Scandrick: Twitter explodes following possible season-ending injury
Aug 23, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick (32) against the Miami Dolphins during their game at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
The internet exploded on Tuesday night as news trickled in about the possible season-ending knee injury suffered by Dallas Cowboys star cornerback Orlando Scandrick during a training camp practice. Many of those reactions came from his own teammates via Twitter. As firsthand witnesses of Scandrick being carted off the field, their emotional responses are palpable.
Below, I’ve collected some of those tweets about Scandrick’s injury from his teammates, the media, and fans.
#Cowboys CB Orlando Scandrick has torn his ACL, the MRI confirmed. He’s out for the season. Awful.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 26, 2015
Source also says that Cowboys CB Orlando Scandrick also has a torn MCL in his right knee in addition to torn ACL. He'll have surgery soon.
— Brandon George (@DMN_George) August 26, 2015
Ahhh, just got a very tough call from @oscandrick32. He's devastated this happened. Difficult to (cont) http://t.co/2jQgEWINP6
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) August 26, 2015
Sending prayers out to Orlando Scandrick...Fear he has a torn acl. Your the best bud.
— Tony Romo (@tonyromo) August 26, 2015
Although injuries are apart of football, it's devastating to see a teammate go down like that. Let's hope for the best @OScandrick32
— Byron Jones (@TheByronJones) August 26, 2015
Praying my bro O.. Worst part of this game..🙏
— Danny D McCray (@dannydmac44) August 26, 2015
Prayers Up for the Homie @OScandrick32 worst part of the game....
— Ron Leary (@BigLeary65) August 26, 2015
Can't help but feel bad for Orlando Scandrick. Dallas will have to find a way to replace his production as well as that edge he brought.
— Desmond Purnell (@DesmondPurnell) August 26, 2015
Secondary coach Jerome Henderson on Orlando Scandrick: "He said immediately 'it's my ACL. I know it. It's gone." Club awaits MRI to confirm.
— David Moore (@DavidMooreDMN) August 26, 2015
Praying for my big bro O. Scandrick. Not liking what I'm hearing
— Sterling Moore (@SterlingMoore) August 26, 2015
DBs form circle and pray after practice. pic.twitter.com/rhvfwmZOHw
— Charean Williams (@NFLCharean) August 26, 2015
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