Athletes frustrate us for many reasons. Inconsistent performance. Off-field issues. Failure to reach potential. But the inability of some players to stay healthy for a full season is as maddening to coaches and fans as any on- or off-field frustrations…. Read More ›
Steve Smith still limited by foot infection There were conflicting reports on the status of Smith’s foot infection yesterday. Ron Rivera said that Smith was still on crutches, but that he was able to walk more on the foot that… Read More ›
Matthew Stafford broke a blood vessel in his hand This injury sounds scarier than it actually is. Stafford said he was “freaked out” to see his hand get larger by the second, but that’s not uncommon when a blood vessel… Read More ›
Michael Vick has bruised ribs Multiple forms of imaging (x-ray, CT and MRI) showed no broken bones or cartilage damage to Vick’s rib cage yesterday. Vick’s injury will require rest and additional treatment, however, and it’s no surprise that Vick won’t… Read More ›
An MRI on Bryant’s injured knee reportedly showed patellar tendinitis yesterday. That was a reassuring finding after Bryant limped off the field after running a route and was unable to finish practice, leading to fears that Bryant may have sprained… Read More ›
Austin Collie evaluated for concussion The Colts confirmed late this afternoon that Collie did suffer a concussion after taking a forearm from Larry Foote last night. He’s being called day-to-day, but Collie’s observation period is sure to be of interest… Read More ›
According to multiple sources, Witten suffered an injury to his spleen Monday night. Ed Werder is reporting that the Cowboys “have not determined the seriousness of the injury” and that early evaluations indicate that his spleen is not ruptured despite post-game imaging… Read More ›
Brian Urlacher has arthroscopic knee surgery Urlacher said that he’ll do everything he can to return in time for the season opener in a little less than four weeks, but there are reasons to be concerned. Although it’s not uncommon… Read More ›
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