Penn Staters, Celebrity Athletes React To Saquon Barkley’s ACL Injury
The New York Giants confirmed Monday former Penn State football star Saquon Barkley will be out for the remainder of the NFL season due to a torn ACL.
Barkley, drafted No. 2 overall by the Giants in 2018, tore his ACL on Sunday in a game against the Chicago Bears. The team said he will go through surgery “in the near future.”
Penn Staters and celebrity athletes alike took to Twitter to share their reactions and send well-wishes Barkley’s way.
Penn State women’s soccer alum Ali Krieger sent out a heartfelt message to Barkley.
Ugh
— Ali Krieger (@alikrieger) September 21, 2020so gutted for you, @saquon ..but I know you’ll be back stronger than ever!
#WeAre https://t.co/ueZlc7LrZt
Legendary running back Barry Sanders sent his prayers to Barkey and his family.
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young also shared his disbelief.
No way man
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) September 21, 2020
Prayers on your Recovery Bro
Meanwhile, Utah Jazz player Donovan Mitchell sent his prayers.
Praying for you my brother @saquon
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) September 21, 2020
Heck, even Barkley’s former team wished him a speedy recovery.
Thinking of you & wishing you a speedy recovery, @Saquon.
— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) September 21, 2020
Former Giants player Michael Strahan sent “prayers up” to Barkley.
Prayers up to my man, @saquon.
— Michael Strahan (@michaelstrahan) September 21, 2020
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