Dallas Cowboys legend Michael Irvin had plenty of people on edge Thursday morning after he posted a message that sounded far more serious than a typical social media update.
The Hall of Fame wide receiver, who spent his entire NFL career with the Cowboys from 1988-1999, asked followers to keep an eye on him in a post that quickly set off concern. Irvin, a three-time Super Bowl champion and five-time Pro Bowler, wrapped up his pro career with 750 receptions, 11,904 yards and 65 touchdowns.
“Yall please make sure yall keep a check on ME!!! 💔💔💔💔💔#1🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾.”
That was enough to send fans into a worried spiral. Replies poured in right away, with one person writing, “I don’t like the sound of that.
I hope you’re good playmaker,” while another said, “Praying for you,” and a third commented, “Hope your doing good! You’ve worked hard to be blessed Stay blessed,”
But the message wasn’t about Irvin’s health. The concern came from his frustration over Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney being ruled out for Saturday’s matchup with Notre Dame.
Toney has been one of the Hurricanes’ biggest weapons this season, piling up 73 catches for 1,027 yards and 13 touchdowns. He will have surgery to repair an injured ankle and is expected to miss at least four weeks.
Irvin has been out in support of Miami’s undefeated run this fall, and the setback clearly hit him hard. The good news for the Hurricanes is that the timeline still leaves the door open for Toney to return in time for the College Football Playoff, as long as Miami keeps winning.
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