I haven’t written much on college injuries during the NFL season, but many of my readers asked me to comment on Marcus Lattimore’s severe knee injury. After lots of media speculation throughout the weekend on the extent of the damage,… Read More ›
Injury Updates
Jimmy Graham, High Ankle Sprains and the Laws of Physics
I’m on record arguing that Jimmy Graham’s Week 5 ankle injury was suspicious for a high ankle sprain. Media reports on the injury were sparse last week with the Saints on their bye. Understandably, the story is much bigger this… Read More ›
On Danny Amendola and SC Joint Dislocations
Edit: Jay Glazer reporting that Amendola suffered a posterior dislocation at the SC joint. That injury is usually seen in car accidents and other more significantly traumatic events. More on that tomorrow. I initially questioned Jason LaCanfora’s tweet that Danny Amendola would… Read More ›
Thoughts on Fred Jackson’s LCL injury
The early diagnosis on Fred Jackson, according to Jason La Canfora’s Sunday afternoon tweet, is a sprained LCL. An isolated LCL tear, depending on the grade, is often allowed to heal without surgery and could keep Jackson out anywhere from 2-6… Read More ›
The Injury-Prone Player: Perception vs Reality
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 ›
Dez Bryant: Deciphering the Patellar Tendinitis Diagnosis
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 ›
Jason Witten and Splenic Injuries
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 ›
Ryan Mathews Out 4-6 Weeks With Broken Clavicle
Mathews left last night’s game with what appeared to be an innocuous shoulder injury to many last night. Unfortunately, the injury turned out to be a fractured clavicle and an early 4-6 week estimate for his possible return. It’s important… Read More ›
Second Opinion 