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Report: Cameron Jordan played final 5 games of 2019 with serious muscle injury

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan told NFL.com’s Michael Silver that he finished the year with an injury that required surgery

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Playing professional football can be hazardous for your health, and it’s a common sentiment around the league that by the end of the year, everyone is dealing with one injury or another. The capacity for pain tolerance is a big factor in deciding one’s chances of success in the NFL, and New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan knows that as well as anyone. It’s why he admitted to NFL.com’s Michael Silver that he finished the 2019 season with a core muscle injury that required surgery two days after Super Bowl LIV.

Jordan told Silver that he tore an adductor muscle off the bone in last year’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers, but gutted out the pain to play 248 snaps in the final five weeks. While Jordan did get opportunities to rest in blowout victories over the Indianapolis Colts and Carolina Panthers, he still played 83.9% or more of defensive snaps in three of those last five contests — and then went on to join his teammates in the Pro Bowl. In total, just three Saints defenders saw more action in 2019 than Jordan (who was in on 876 plays): linebacker Demario Davis (984 snaps), free safety Marcus Williams (949), and cornerback Eli Apple (932).

Jordan’s been an iron man for the Saints ever since he won the starting job, back in 2012. He’s logged 7,626 defensive snaps during that time and never missed a game, with last year’s total being a career-low. While Silver’s report adds that Jordan expects to be fully recovered from offseason surgery by the time Saints training camp begins, it illustrates an important point — the team must take steps to keep him better-rested during the long NFL season, which is poised to only stretch longer with CBA negotiations surrounding a 17th regular season game. Jordan is one of the Saints’ best players, and it’s vital that he be in top form during the year’s biggest games. Maybe the Saints should look into rotating him in and out of the lineup a little more efficiently.

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Miami Dolphins not locked in on Tua Tagovailoa

The 2020 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, which means more scouting reports, more mock drafts and even more rumors. It’s no secret that LSU’s Heisman-winning quarterback Joe Burrow will most likely be going to the Cincinnati Bengals with the No. 1 …

The 2020 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, which means more scouting reports, more mock drafts and even more rumors.

It’s no secret that LSU’s Heisman-winning quarterback Joe Burrow will most likely be going to the Cincinnati Bengals with the No. 1 overall pick, but what about Alabama’s star quarterback?

For most of the 2019 college football regular season Tua Tagovailoa was the heavy favorite to be the No. 1 overall selection. However, a couple of injuries  that he sustained throughout the season has made NFL teams wary of his health.

While Burrow can be considered a lock to be the first pick, Tagovailoa is the next best quarterback leading into the draft. It is believed that Alabama’s Heisman-finalist quarterback will be taken at No. 5 overall to the Miami Dolphins.

Teams that lie between Cincinnati and Miami are the Washington Redskins, the Detroit and the New York Giants, all teams that have bigger needs other than quarterbacks this early in the draft.

The Miami Dolphins have a sticky situation in their quarterback room, and many believe that Tagovailoa will be taking his talents to South Beach to resolve their issues.

The Dolphins currently have the traveling-veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick under contract for one more season, and they also have former top-quarterback prospect, Josh Rosen.

The analysts and the fans may think it is a lock for Miami to take Tagovailoa, but the franchise’s general manager, Chris Grier, wants the public to know that’s not the case.

“To say one player was attached to us, you can’t control what fans and people in the media say,” Grier Told the media in Mobile ahead of the Senior Bowl. “So there’s no pressure for us. The pressure for us is to find the right guy to be the quarterback for the Dolphins, whether it’s him or someone else. That’s the pressure. Finding the right guy to lead the organization.”

In this quote, one thing stands out the most. Grier states the Dolphins are definitely taking a quarterback with their No. 5 overall pick, and it may not be Tagovailoa.

Whether this is just talk to make it seem like the Dolphins are still unsure about their pick or if this is a genuine depiction of the Dolphins’ front office thought process leading up to the draft, we will never know.

Other quarterbacks that are projected to go first round are Jordan Love of Utah State, Justin Herbert of Oregon and Jacob Eason of Washington.

Of all the aforementioned quarterbacks, I can’t see any of them being selected before Tagovailoa.

If the Dolphins hold true to Griers’ statement of them drafting a quarterback, it’s safe to say that they will be picking Tagovailoa at No. 5, but we won’t know for sure until April 23 when the 2020 NFL Draft kicks off in Las Vegas.

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WATCH: Odell Beckham Jr. undergoes core muscle surgery, no timeline for recovery

Odell Beckham Jr. is spending his first offseason with the Browns recovering.

Odell Beckham Jr. is spending his first offseason with the Browns recovering. Cleveland announced Tuesday morning that the wide receiver underwent successful surgery to repair a core muscle injury.

The operation on the 27-year-old was done Tuesday in Philadelphia, according to the team. Beckham is expected to make a full recovery, although there is no timeline detailed in the team’s announcement.

The wide receiver dealt with injuries throughout his first season with the Browns, who finished the season 6-10, but still played in all 16 games and started in all but one contest. OBJ finished the 2019 season with 74 receptions for 1,035 yards and four touchdowns.

WATCH: Report: Patriots WR Edelman undergoes shoulder surgery, ‘not a lengthy rehab’ expected

Two weeks after the end of the Pats’ season 2019, Edelman has already undergone surgery to address one of his injuries.

Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman fought through more than one injury during the final stretch of the 20-19 season.

Two weeks after the end of the Pats’ season 2019, Edelman has already undergone surgery to address one of his injuries.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Tuesday that Edelman underwent a shoulder procedure last week, adding that the rehab is not expected to be lengthy and that the 33-year-old is expected to be ready for New England’s offseason program.

Edelman also dealt with a knee injury during the season, but there is no news about that injury at this point. Last season’s Super Bowl MVP played in every Patriots game this season, making 13 starts despite his injuries. Edelman finished the regular season 100 receptions for 1,117 yards and 6 touchdowns.

Report: Patriots WR Edelman undergoes shoulder surgery, ‘not a lengthy rehab’ expected

Two weeks after the end of the Pats’ season 2019, Edelman has already undergone surgery to address one of his injuries.

Two weeks after the end of the Pats’ season 2019, Edelman has already undergone surgery to address one of his injuries.

Report: Patriots WR Edelman undergoes shoulder surgery, ‘not a lengthy rehab’ expected (Patriotswire

Two weeks after the end of the Pats’ season 2019, Edelman has already undergone surgery to address one of his injuries.

Two weeks after the end of the Pats’ season 2019, Edelman has already undergone surgery to address one of his injuries.

Pete Carroll counting on Chris Carson to come ‘roaring back’ next year

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson suffered a season-ending hip injury that fortunately doesn’t require surgery or rehab to repair.

The Seahawks suffered a number of injuries throughout the 2019 season but the running back position was hit particularly hard. Seattle lost three players late in the year, first Rashaad Penny, then starter Chris Carson and C.J. Prosise.

Coach Pete Carroll is hoping the backs can return sooner than later.

“We’re optimistic, more-so about Chris because Chris doesn’t have to do any rehab right now,” Carroll said Monday. “He’s not having surgery and all that. He’s just got to get through it and stay off it for a while. He’s a fantastic workout warrior. He’ll come roaring back.”

Carson’s season ended late in the year with a hip injury Week 16 against the Cardinals. Penny, however, sustained a torn ACL two weeks earlier and had to undergo surgery to repair his knee.

“I think Rashaad is challenged more because he’s got the full rehab that he’s got to go through,” Carroll explained. “He’s doing great. He’s ahead of schedule already. They’re really excited about the progress that he’s making. That’s a much longer prognosis there. He’s got six or seven months ahead of him that are going to be really challenging. We’ll have to wait and see.”

Seattle was able to sign former Seahawks running backs Marshawn Lynch and Robert Turbin to assist with the playoff run alongside rookie Travis Homer.

“We’ll be on the mend but it’s still a pretty good position right for us,” Carroll concluded. “Homer really helped us out with the playing time he got. A classic example, what does a guy have to do when he doesn’t need to play? Homer did. He showed us what he could do. I think it should be a strong group.

“We are really counting on Chris to come roaring back.”

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Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney to undergo core surgery

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is set to undergo core surgery to repair a sports hernia in the near future.

Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney proved to be an impactful addition to the roster this season, even playing through the pain of a core (sports hernia) injury in Seattle’s push for a playoff run.

After the initial diagnosis, Clowney had decided to wait until the end of the year before undergoing surgery to correct the problem. Now that Seattle’s season is over, Clowney is planning to do just that.

“Yes, he’s had surgery on the other side, and he said he wishes he had done it on both sides,” coach Pete Carroll said during his Monday press conference. “He’s got to get it done in the next few days or whatever. Next week, or something like that. It’s for a core injury.”

Clowney, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent, has expressed interest in re-signing with the Seahawks. His procedure, thankfully, shouldn’t keep him out of the action for long.

“It’s short,” Carroll explained. “Guys can make that back in six, seven weeks. Five, six weeks. It shouldn’t be a lasting recovery at all.”

Seattle has some decisions to make regarding free agents before the start of the new league year and a healthy Clowney could make a new deal all the more likely for the Seahawks.

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