THE New England Patriots were dealt a huge blow after a training camp injury.
They will be without a promising star for the entire season after an ACL tear.
Marcellas Dial Jr tore his ACL during New England Patriots training back[/caption]
Dial Jr was impressing new Patriots coach Mike Vrabel[/caption]
Cornerback Marcellas Dial Jr, 24, suffered the injury Monday.
He was carted off the field on a stretcher in devastating scenes.
Dial Jr was selected in the sixth round of the NFL Draft last year from South Carolina.
He started one game at cornerback but played an increasing role on special teams.
Dial Jr was catching the eye of new Patriots coach Mike Vrabel.
He posted a message on Instagram Tuesday after the injury diagnosis was confirmed.
The message read, “It’s hard to put into words the emotions that come with this.
“Frustration, sadness, heartbreak.
“I know God doesn’t make mistakes.
“Even in the pain, there’s purpose. This chapter might be paused, but my story isn’t over.
“Set backs like this don’t define me, they refine me. May my life be a testament to how good God is.
“Thank you to everyone who’s reached out, prayed, and supported me.
“Your love is felt deeply.
“I’ll be back. Stronger. Wiser. Hungrier.”
Fans were quick to send their well wishes in the comments section.
NFL WEEK 1 SCHEDULE
(All times ET)
Thur 4 Sept
8.20 pm – Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles
Fri 5 Sept
8pm – Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers
Sun 7 Sept
1pm – Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons
1pm – Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns
1pm – Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts
1pm – Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots
1pm – Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints
1pm – Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets
1pm – New York Giants at Washington Commanders
1pm – Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars
4.05 pm – Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos
4.05 pm – San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks
4.25 pm – Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers
4.25 pm – Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams
8.20 pm – Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills
Mon 8 Sept
8.15 pm – Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears
The 24-year-old now faces a long rehabilitation which will keep him out until 2026.
One said, “We love you! The title hasn’t even been written to your story yet.”
Another posted, “Wishing for a fast recovery fam.”
A third wrote, “You will come back stronger than ever – pray for a speedy recovery bro.”
And one more commented, “Praying for you and I know you’ll be back stronger than ever.”
