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| New England Injuries | |||||
| Date | Pos | Player | Injury | NFL Status | Fantasy News |
| 05/17/13 | TE | Rob Gronkowski | Forearm, back | On the same day NFL Network reported Rob Gronkowski had a Monday, May 20 date set for his fourth surgery related to his left forearm, USA Today reports the tight end's back is "acting up" and might require surgery after undergoing an MRI for a disc issue. The report said this disc is different than the one that needed to be shaved down in a 2009 surgical procedure, forcing Gronk to miss that year of football while enrolled at Arizona. ESPN reports the back issue is considered minor and his long-term prognosis is good. Gronkowski will see noted spine specialist Dr. Robert Watkins after his forearm surgery, which will replace a metal plate in his forearm. If Gronkowski needs back surgery the hope is that he can heal from that and his arm at the same time and be ready before the start of the season. Also, it bears repeating that a fifth arm surgery is still possible if there's an infection in his arm though ProFootballTalk.com reports doctors are confident that won't be the case. (Updated 05/17/2013) | |
| 05/07/13 | WR | Julian Edelman | Foot | The Boston Globe cites sources who say Patriots receiver Julian Edelman is back in a walking boot after re-injuring his right foot. He could be ready for a mid-June minicamp but would work in a limited capacity. (Updated 05/07/2013) | |
| 05/03/13 | WR | Josh Boyce | Foot | ESPN reports that Patriots receiver Josh Boyce did not take part in the rookie-only minicamp Friday. Boyce, a fourth-round draft choice out of Texas Christian, was on the sidelines, presumably as he continues his recovery from a previously broken bone in his foot, which is believed to have been injured prior to the combine. While addressing the media earlier in the day, Boyce described his status as "day-to-day." Coach Bill Belichick wouldn't say if Boyce will play inside or outside when healthy. "We’ll see," Belichick said. "He’s a pretty smart kid, I think he learns well. We’ll see what he’s able to handle and what he’s able to execute on the field." (Updated 05/03/2013) | |
| 04/16/13 | TE | Aaron Hernandez | Shoulder | Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez had minor arthroscopic shoulder surgery two weeks ago according to the Boston Globe. There's a chance he could be ready for the team's June minicamp but expectations are he should be ready for the start of training camp. (Updated 04/16/2013) | |
| 04/01/13 | DB | Devin McCourty | Back | ESPN reports that Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty is working his way back from offseason back surgery. At this point it is unknown which shoulder McCourty had the surgery performed, though he played with a separated right shoulder in 2011. He should be ready by training camp, according to the report. (Updated 04/01/2013) | |
| 02/19/13 | TE | Jake Ballard | Knee | The Boston Herald reports that Patriots tight end Jake Ballard is gradually making progress. Ballard is finally ready to hit the field, but the team is going to take it slow with him when the offseason program begins Monday. Ballard tore his ACL in the Giants’ victory against the Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI, and he is recovering nicely. But without the need to get overly aggressive, the Pats are taking the cautious approach. (Updated 04/15/2013) | |
| 01/30/13 | DL | Chandler Jones | Ankles | The Boston Globe reports Patriots defensive end Chandler Jones won't require surgery on either of his injured ankles, according to a team source. Jones hurt his right ankle against the Colts in Week 11 and his left ankle in the Divisional Playoffs vs. the Texans. (Updated 01/30/2013) | |
| Washington Injuries | |||||
| Date | Pos | Player | Injury | NFL Status | Fantasy News |
| 05/06/13 | TE | Jordan Reed | Knee | The Washington Examiner reports that Redskins rookie tight end Jordan Reed did not participate in the rookie minicamp because he said he’s still recovering from a bone bruise in his knee. Coach Mike Shanahan said Reed also had a pulled quad, which resulted in soreness in his knee. They’re hopeful he’ll be able to work in a “couple weeks” Shanahan said. (Updated 05/06/2013) | |
| 04/27/13 | RB | Chris Thompson | Knee | The Washington Examiner reports that Redskins rookie running back Chris Thompson should be ready for training camp after tearing his left ACL at Florida State this past season. Doctors said it would take eight months, and he had the injury six months ago. (Updated 05/06/2013) | |
| 04/09/13 | DB | Reed Doughty | Toe | ESPN reports Redskins safety Reed Doughty is recovering from offseason right toe surgery. He should be ready for the start of training camp. (Updated 04/09/2013) | |
| 03/21/13 | DL | Rob Jackson | Suspension | Redskins linebacker Rob Jackson has been suspended four games without pay for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. The league said Wednesday night that Jackson will miss the first four games of the regular season. (Updated 03/20/2013) | |
| 03/13/13 | RB | Roy Helu | Toe | Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said in an interview with CBSSports.com that running back Roy Helu, who ended last year on injured reserve with turf toe, is doing well in his recovery. "I’m hoping Helu can come back and be the guy that he was at certain times before the injury," Shanahan said. "It looks like he’s doing quite well with the injury. For a while there it didn’t look like he was making progress, but all of the sudden it just happened and he’s feeling quite better. He can help us out a lot in the third-down package." (Updated 03/20/2013) | |
| 03/13/13 | LB | Brian Orakpo | Pectoral | Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo told Comcast Sportsnet he's ready to "wreak havoc" this season after tearing a torn left pectoral muscle last September. “I'm 100 percent, my body is feeling even better than what it was before as far as conditioning and strength-wise,” Orakpo said. “When you get hurt, you get to work on all the little muscles that you have a tendency to (overlook). It was a freak accident, it's nothing you can control.” (Updated 04/15/2013) | |
| 03/06/13 | LB | London Fletcher | Ankle, Elbow | CBS Washington is reporting linebacker London Fletcher will undergo surgery to fix his left ankle and his elbow, signaling his intent to return in 2013. These operations will be Fletcher's first and second career procedures. “Surgery is the first step towards prepping for next season," he said. (Updated 03/06/2013) | |
| 02/27/13 | WR | Josh Morgan | Ankle, hands | Redskins receiver not only underwent a procedure on his right ankle but also both of his hands, the Washington Post reports. He had a plate and seven screws removed from the ankle in January and had torn ligaments in his hands repaired the same week. He had the plate and screws put in his ankle back in 2011. "Basically, the whole year, I was playing with two torn ligaments in both hands," he said. "So they corrected that and got all that stuff straight." (Updated 02/27/2013) | |
| 01/31/13 | TE | Fred Davis | Achilles | The Washington Times reports Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan seems happy with the progress tight end Fred Davis has made from his torn Achilles. "Fred has made some strides. I think we’ll find out in OTAs exactly where he’s at," Shanahan said. It was previously reported that Davis will be cleared for contact in June. (Updated 04/24/2013) | |
| 01/25/13 | DB | DeAngelo Hall | Finger | The Redskins re-signed cornerback DeAngelo Hall to a one-year contract Monday, reports the Washington Post. Hall returns to the Redskins at a reduced rate after the team cut him in mid-March. (Updated 04/01/2013) | |
| 01/09/13 | QB | Robert Griffin III | Knee | Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III told reporters he's doing great in his recovery from a torn ACL, LCL and meniscus in his right knee. "Knee feels fine," he said. "It's about taking it slow. Each day is a better day." (Updated 05/09/2013) | |
| 12/24/12 | DB | Tanard Jackson | Suspension | Redskins defensive back Tanard Jackson was suspended indefinitely Friday for violating the league's substance abuse policy, according to the Washington Post. Jackson’s suspension begins immediately and he is eligible for reinstatement on Aug. 31, 2013. The NFL will revisit his case in a year and Jackson is trying to appeal the ruling. (Updated 08/31/2012) | |
