Twitter pours out support for rookie Tyrann Mathieu in injury comeback

Dec 9, 2013, 10:52 PM | Updated: 10:52 pm

BY ARIZONA SPORTS

In the third quarter of Sunday’s 30-10 win over the St. Louis Rams, Arizona Cardinals’ rookie sensation Tyrann Mathieu suffered a torn ACL and LCL. He was carted off the field and, on Monday, the team announced that the injury would require surgical repair, keeping the safety off the field for a significant period of time, perhaps until mid-next season.

Given Mathieu’s fantastic start, general likability and feel-good comeback story from a history of off-the-field trouble, Twitter was flooded with messages of support for the 21 year old.

From teammates to opponents to national analysts, many tweeted their well wishes for Mathieu.

Hang in there @Mathieu_Era. The #AZCardinals Nation is behind you! Go #HoneyBadger!

— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) December 9, 2013

Prayers up to my dog @Mathieu_Era ! Minor setback for a major comeback

— Tony Jefferson (@tonyjefferson1) December 9, 2013

Prayers up for my lil bro @Mathieu_Era! I know he gonna come back stronger than ever! Still D. rookie of the year in my opinion! #BadgerEra

— Patrick Peterson (@RealPeterson21) December 9, 2013

Man I just want to wish my boy @Mathieu_Era for a speedy recovery. Hurt me to my heart to see a King go down like that. We gone hold it down

— Patrick Peterson (@RealPeterson21) December 9, 2013

Praying for a speedy recovery @Mathieu_Era

— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) December 9, 2013

.@Mathieu_Era deserves serious consideration for defensive rookie of the year, even though he'll miss the final 3 games. #AzCardinals

— Dave Pasch (@DavePasch) December 9, 2013