Broncos Give Encouraging Update on Teddy Bridgewater's Head Injury

Broncos coach Vic Fangio said on Sunday night that "so far everything has checked out well" with QB Teddy Bridgewater after his scary head injury.

Broncos coach Vic Fangio said on Sunday night that "so far everything has checked out well" with quarterback Teddy Bridgewater after he suffered a scary head injury in the team's game against the Bengals.

Bridgewater appeared to get knocked unconscious after hitting the turf hard during the third quarter, and had to be carted off the field in a stretcher. Play stopped for several minutes as medical personnel tended to Bridgewater on the ground.

Bengals send heat and Teddy Bridgewater scrambled for the first, looks like he got hurt. pic.twitter.com/m8H9rOOK2k

— Joe Rowles (@JoRo_NFL) December 19, 2021

Bridgewater was diagnosed with a head injury and maintained mobility in his arms and legs, according to CBS Sports sideline reporter Evan Washburn. He was eventually transferred to a local hospital as a precaution and will stay there overnight, per the team.

This is the second time this season Bridgewater has had to leave a game with a head injury. He left Denver's Week 4 matchup against the Ravens after suffering a concussion, though returned to start the following game.

Bridgewater finished the game completing 12 of 22 pass attempts for 98 yards, adding 10 yards on the ground. The Broncos came into the game having won four of their last six games.

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