How did Drew Brees injure his shoulder?
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Asked by: Jeanette Kunzman
Did Drew Brees tear his rotator cuff?
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees played through more pain than many realized in 2020. On top of 11 broken ribs and a collapsed lung, Brees played through the season with a torn rotator cuff and a torn fascia (connective tissue) in his foot. That information was revealed by Brees’ wife Brittany via Instagram.
When did Drew Brees get his shoulder injury?
Brees suffered a torn labrum and partially torn rotator cuff in his right (throwing) shoulder in the 2005 season finale and had surgery a couple of days later.
What was Brees first injury?
Oblique, Aug. 2014. The first time Brees dealt with a significant injury in New Orleans was during training camp in 2014, when he suffered an oblique injury that forced him to miss six practices in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, and two preseason games.
What are the injuries to Drew Brees?
Drew Brees missed four games in the Saints’ 2020 season due to 11 cracked ribs and a collapsed lung, but those were just the injuries that were made public. According to a post from Brees’ wife, Brittany, he was also fighting through major foot and shoulder injuries throughout the year.
How do you tear a rotator cuff?
An injury to the rotator cuff, such as a tear, may happen suddenly when falling on an outstretched hand. It may also develop over time due to repetitive activities. Rotator cuff tears can also happen due to the breakdown (degeneration) of the tissues, which may happen as part of the aging process.
How many concussions Drew Brees have?
Patrick asked Brees about his experience with concussions. “I’ve had one documented concussion, that was in the 2004 season when I was playing for the Chargers and I remember the event, the hit and everything and I knew something wasn’t right,” Brees said. “I knew I was concussed.
Who was it that fell on Drew Brees and broke his ribs?
lineman Kentavius Street
NEW ORLEANS —
Saints quarterback Drew Brees has suffered multiple rib fractures on both sides of his chest and a collapsed lung, according to a report by Ed Werder with ESPN. Brees was injured during Sunday’s game against the 49ers in the second quarter when he was hit by lineman Kentavius Street.
