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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) | |
| Philadelphia Injuries | |||||
| Date | Pos | Player | Injury | NFL Status | Fantasy News |
| 02/08/13 | DL | Trent Cole | Hand | Eagles defender Trent Cole told PhillyMag.com that he played last year with a broken bone and torn tendons in his right hand. He had surgery for it during the offseason and should be fine for the start of training camp. As for where Cole will play in 2013, that's still up for debate. The pass rusher has been a lineman but could move to linebacker in Chip Kelly's new 3-4 scheme. He's lost 10 pounds and has been dropping into coverage, something he didn't do a lot of as a lineman. "We don’t know where we’re going to be at right now," said Cole. (Updated 04/18/2013) | |
| 02/07/13 | QB | Nick Foles | Hand | Though Nick Foles did see some time with the first-team offense in minicamp practice Monday, Michael Vick still got the first rep and seemingly had at least a few more snaps. Head coach Chip Kelly downplayed the reps suggesting both quarterbacks were even in the race to start. (Updated 05/14/2013) | |
| 01/25/13 | WR | DeSean Jackson | Ribs | It's only May but the Eagles had DeSean Jackson returning punts during minicamp practice on Monday. It sounds like Jackson's happy about it. "[Coach Chip Kelly] wanted me to be back there and me wanting to be back there myself," said Jackson to Philadelphia Magazine when asked about returning to the spot. "I think last year, being able to have Damaris (Johnson) come in here and take on that role helped me out a lot. But at the end of the day too, I still missed a lot of those opportunities where I was able to do things in the past where if it was a 20-yard run, 50-yard run, whatever ... if it was a touchdown. I mean those were things that helped the offense out, and you really don’t realize it, but they help out a lot." (Updated 05/13/2013) | |
