“He's not just a teammate, he's a friend and has been for many years – also a father to beautiful children. I just want to say thank you for all the support from everyone. As captain, I saw all the messages and support he got on the microphone.
“It's one of those things where life is bigger than football. The main thing is that Mike is safe and healthy and he's here to tell the story. He's a warrior and a fighter, he's always been that way throughout his career and I know he'll come back stronger for it.”
