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The Minnesota Vikings lost quarterback Teddy Bridgewater for the entirety of the 2016 season with a fluke knee injury in practice last week

Bridgewater dislocated his left knee and tore his ACL in a non-contact situation in practice. While those injuries are certainly significant Bridgewater avoided any further damage to nerves or arteries that could have been even more dangerous.

The surgery Thursday to repair the damage showed no further injuries beyond what was shown in initial testing.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridge water had a successful knee surgery, Coach Mike Zimmer said. Bridgewater will now begin the recovery process. The Vikings hope to have him back sometime in 2017.

The Vikings' trade for Sam Bradford on Saturday means they have a quarterback signed for the 2017 season in the event Bridgewater isn't ready to go by then. It's possible his injury could take longer to recover from than a normal ACL tear, given the extra damage Bridgewater sustained. It was too early on Thursday for Zimmer to put a timetable on his return.

Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said that reports back from doctors on Bridgewater’s surgery were positive.

Following surgery on Thursday, the hope is that Bridgewater will be ready to go in time for next year.