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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft released a statement on Friday in support of former Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi, who suffered a stroke on Thursday.
“Since his full recovery from a stroke in 2005, Tedy Brucshi has provided inspiration to so many and positively impacted the lives of others by sharing his story and advocating for early detection of stroke symptoms,” he said. “While shocked to hear of his recent stroke, known as a TIA, we are relieved to learn that he recognized the early symptoms and immediately sought and received treatment. On behalf of the entire Patriots organization, we extend our love, thoughts and prayers to Tedy and the Bruschi family while we wish him godspeed in a complete recovery.”
Brushi played all 13 seasons of his NFL career with the Patriots after being selected with a third-round pick in the 1996 draft. A two-time Second Team All-Pro, he won Super Bowls with New England in 2001, 2003, and 2004. Bruschi was named the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year in 2005 after suffering a stroke the previous February that kept him sidelined for the first seven games of the season. He played three more seasons before retiring in 2008, finishing his playing days as the Patriots' second all-time leader in solo tackles with 675.
Bruschi's family announced on Thursday that he had suffered a stroke. Fortunately, he recognized the warning signs – “arm weakness, face drooping and speech difficulties” – immediately and is “recovering well.”
Shortly after suffering his first stroke, Bruschi and his wife, Heidi, founded Tedy's Team, a non-profit that raises funds for stroke research.
