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Report: Brees Believed To Have ‘Ligament Issue’ On Throwing Thumb, Looking At Missing Game Time
When it comes to Drew Brees throwing hand injury, Saints fans are hoping for the best but also fearing the worst.
What we do know now is that Brees definitely has a 'ligament issue' on his throwing thumb, this according to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport.
Brees visited a specialist after the Saints loss to the Rams and while the team is waiting to hear the full extent of the injury, it looks like even in the best-case scenario that Drew Brees will be looking at missing some game time.
Will he need surgery? Does this end his season? Does it end his career?
Unfortunately, we have a ton of questions and not enough answers. Until we get those answers, all eyes will be on Brees' thumb and we'll definitely keep you posted as we receive the latest confirmed information.
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