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Players react to Deshaun Watson injury news

Published: Nov 02, 2017 at 10:16 AM

The NFL will be without one of its most exciting players for the rest of the 2017 season.

Houston Texans rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered a torn ACL in Thursday's practice.

The news of the injury prompted an outpouring of sympathy and well wishes from the NFL community and other athletes.

Minor setback for a major comeback.
We’ve all seen what’s possible, can’t wait to see what’s next. With you every step of the way 4.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) November 2, 2017

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— D'Onta Foreman (@D33_foreman) November 2, 2017

My heart goes out to @deshaunwatson on the news of injuring his ACL! Adversity is part of football. You will conquer it big time! #NFL pic.twitter.com/w8ghg1TKl1
— Warren Moon (@WMoon1) November 2, 2017

I know you'll come back stronger from this. Prayers up @deshaunwatson pic.twitter.com/Z8FHhpgYnW
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) November 2, 2017

He will be back better than ever 🙏🏾 #DW4
— Mike Williams (@darealmike_dub) November 2, 2017

Damn @deshaunwatson this one hurt 🙏🏾. You’ll be back better than ever young 💯.
— Teddy Bridgewater (@teddyb_h2o) November 2, 2017

Been overcoming adversity your entire life & never lost faith once. The battle is already won, claim ur victory, born winner. @deshaunwatson
— Teddy Bridgewater (@teddyb_h2o) November 2, 2017

Prayers up for @deshaunwatson
— Kirk Cousins (@KirkCousins8) November 2, 2017

This seriously just made me sad man!! Get well and stronger asap @deshaunwatson!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾 https://t.co/Zhy9o2QCRU
— LeBron James (@KingJames) November 2, 2017

Dang, hate to see that news. Prayers up @deshaunwatson. The rook was ballin out. Minor setback for a major comeback. 🙏🏿
— Vontae Davis (@vontaedavis) November 2, 2017

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Prayers up @deshaunwatson 🙏🏾 God has a plan for you stay up my bro pic.twitter.com/vIEyTKox4Y
— JuJu Smith-Schuster (@TeamJuJu) November 2, 2017

No! Great young player and even better young man. Heart goes out to him https://t.co/DFqdeFWTPu
— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) November 2, 2017

Sad man. @deshaunwatson was killing it this year.
— Xavier Rhodes (@XavierRhodes29_) November 2, 2017

Prayers up for Lil bro @deshaunwatson 🙏🏾 God got you & has something BIG in store for you
— Jalen Ramsey (@jalenramsey) November 2, 2017

Damn man... hurting for you bro. @deshaunwatson ... it's a long journey but you're a champion. Never waiver!
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) November 2, 2017

Awful news about @deshaunwatson ...😔😔😔 praying for a speedy recovery! Hate to hear that but he still has a bright future!
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) November 2, 2017

Praying for my brother @deshaunwatson 🙏🏿 https://t.co/N8O8JdLyru
— Shaq Lawson (@Shaq_Lawson90) November 2, 2017

Keep your head up young legend. Prayers up 🙏🏿 @deshaunwatson https://t.co/JqWnPVf5t8
— Patrick Peterson /P2 (@P2) November 2, 2017

Prayers up for my bro, come back stronger than ever! @deshaunwatson pic.twitter.com/HaGz8Lo5FR
— Vic Beasley (@VicBeasley3) November 2, 2017

Nooo deshaun Watson! Awful news
— Kyle Long (@Ky1eLong) November 2, 2017

.@deshaunwatson God got something major in store for you 🙏🏾. Pray for a speedy recovery folks
— Adoree' Jackson (@AdoreeKnows) November 2, 2017

Praying for you bro @deshaunwatson 🙏🏾🙏🏾
— Kevin Byard (@KB31_Era) November 2, 2017

Praying for you man @deshaunwatson https://t.co/qJdLxFIst9
— D-Ware (@DeMarcusWare) November 2, 2017

Now that’s crazy 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️ https://t.co/gUjNOwHLri
— Jody Breeze (@Blafell1) November 2, 2017

Nooooo 🤦🏾‍♂️ Lord please heal him this is crazy! @deshaunwatson https://t.co/OhRpRMpgbw
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) November 2, 2017

Praying reports aren’t what they think out of @HoustonTexans about @deshaunwatson Such a rare talent with great head on his shoulders... #🙏🏼
— Chris Myers (@CMyers55) November 2, 2017

Prayers up for @deshaunwatson 🙏🏾
— Tahir Whitehead (@Big_Tah47) November 2, 2017

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 for you kid ! https://t.co/5RQg2UGfl4
— Coach Da'Quan Bowers (@DaQuanBowers91) November 2, 2017

Man.. feel terrible for @deshaunwatson... heartbreaking but prayers up!! #hatethisgamesometimes
— Kyle Williams (@KyleWilliams_10) November 2, 2017

Sick about the DeShaun Watson news. That sucks
— Gerald Alexander (@GAlexander21) November 2, 2017

Prayers up for my guy @deshaunwatson! I know you will be 🔙🔛🔝🔜 #AllWorkIsEasy
— Mackensie Alexander (@MackAlexander20) November 2, 2017

Praying for the young homie @deshaunwatson. Solid dude and a special player. He got that "killer" gene in him so I know he gonna bounce back
— Duane Brown (@DuaneBrown76) November 3, 2017

Prayers up for @deshaunwatson tough break but you’ll be back ballin’ in no time
— Terrell Thomas (@TerrellThomas24) November 2, 2017

All sports, especially professional, can be extremely humbling and sometimes downright cruel. Get well FAST @deshaunwatson.
— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) November 2, 2017

Praying for ya @deshaunwatson ....🙏🏾
— Brett A. Hundley Jr (@bretthundley7) November 2, 2017

Praying for you @deshaunwatson
This challenge will only make you better!!!! https://t.co/Emr6Xrv9H9
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) November 2, 2017

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