Kevin Hart found out the hard way after finishing second in the 40-yard dash to former Patriots running back Stevan Ridley.
Hart, 44, tore his lower abdominal and hip abductors in the process, landing him in a wheelchair.
Ridley was among several who responded to Hart’s announcement on social media, blaming a former New England teammate for the actor’s injuries.
“I SAW @TOMBRADY DO IT AT YOUR AGE SO I THOUGHT YOU HAD THE JUICE TOO BIG BRO!” Ridley said on Instagram.
“@KEVINHARTFOREAL, MY BAD! GET WELL AND KEEP MAKING US LAUGH!” Ridley replied to his
Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion, announced his retirement “for good” in February after 23 seasons in the NFL, at the age of 45, one year older than Hart.
Of course, Brady was never a speedy runner, despite rushing for 28 touchdowns and becoming the maestro of the goal-line dive.
What Hart was thinking when he challenged a former NFL running back to a footrace will haunt him for the next six to eight weeks.
The father of four shared his bad news with his 178 million Instagram followers in a video.
“44 and sitting my down!!!!!” he captioned his image. I must be the stupidest man alive!!!!! What on earth am I doing???? I blew it….I’m finished. FML.”
