Mike Reiss, ESPN Staff Writer 6y

Julian Edelman shares public message of support to Gordon Hayward

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The connection between professional sports teams in Boston is well documented, and with Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward going down with a fractured ankle in the season-opener on Tuesday night, one of the New England Patriots' most recognizable players has reached out with his support.

Wide receiver Julian Edelman is enduring his own tough times at the moment, as he is out for the year suffering a torn right ACL in an Aug. 25 preseason game against the Lions. He recently had surgery.

Hayward's injury, just six minutes into his debut with the Celtics, sparked a flurry of reaction on special media. Kobe Bryant, among others, have sent messages to him.

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