Tag: surgery

Report: Cowboys’ Goodwin to miss rest of ’23, Vander Esch could follow

From @ToddBrock24f7: The special-teams ace will have season-ending pectoral surgery this week; Vander Esch is likely to also miss the remainder of the year.

Two valued members, leaders of the Cowboys’ defense and special teams who have been absent for weeks, may now both be done for the 2023 season.

Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch and cornerback C.J. Goodwin both went on injured reserve in the hours before the team’s Week 6 game against the Chargers in Los Angeles. At the time, it was hoped that both would be back before the season was out.

According to a report from Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News, that is now off the table for Goodwin. And it’s not looking good for Vander Esch, either.

Goodwin suffered a pectoral injury in Week 5’s loss to San Francisco and now plans to undergo surgery later this week to repair the damage. There had been slight hope that strengthening the area around the muscle through rehab could delay the need for a procedure, but Gehlken reports that the special teams ace has had a recent setback.

“I knew it was a long shot anyway,” Goodwin said, per Gehlken. “They said they never had somebody come back from it, but they gave me the opportunity to try, and I tried. It is what it is, but I’m looking forward to getting it better and rehabbing.”

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As for Vander Esch, a course of action has not been decided regarding his latest neck injury, also suffered in Week 5. The veteran linebacker has already had one fusion procedure, in 2020, to treat a bulging disk. A second surgery to address his current injury is still a possibility, according to a person close to the situation.

Both Goodwin and Vander Esch could have had their 21-day practice windows opened on Monday. Instead, the door has closed on Goodwin’s season, and what’s behind Vander Esch’s is very uncertain.

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Report: Colts’ Anthony Richardson ‘probably’ done for season

Jim Irsay told ESPN that Anthony Richardson is ‘probably’ done for the season.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is expected to miss the rest of the 2023 season with the possibility of undergoing surgery in the next week or so because of an AC joint sprain in his throwing shoulder, owner Jim Irsay told ESPN’s Stephen Holder.

It was reported over the weekend that Richardson was heavily considering season-ending surgery, so the latest report doesn’t really change much, but Irsay did mention they would try to get the surgery done in the next week or so.

“There’s debate going, but it’s probably going to lead toward surgery in the next week or so,” Irsay said via ESPN. “We’re just trying to figure out exactly how and when and what we want to do and what Anthony wants to do.”

Richardson suffered an AC joint sprain in his throwing shoulder during the Week 5 win over the Tennessee Titans. Further tests revealed it was a Grade 3 sprain, and while that doesn’t necessarily require surgery, sometimes it’s better for the long-term prognosis.

Irsay also told ESPN that no decision has officially been made yet, but that the likely outcome is he misses the remainder of the season.

“The most likelihood is he’s probably going to be gone for the year,” Irsay said. “I mean, it’s not definite, but [he] probably misses this year and we’re going to have to contend with that factor.”

Holder also reported Irsay said that the final decision comes down to the rookie quarterback. What he ultimately wants to do will be the decision the team follows, and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the team opt to go with the cautious direction.

It’s a tough way to end Richardson’s rookie season, which was filled with so much promise, but the Colts certainly will keep his long-term health as the priority.

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PGA Tour veteran Andy Bean recovering from double lung replacement surgery

“Keep Andy in your prayers as so far he’s doing well but long recovery.”

Former PGA Tour veteran Andy Bean is recovering from double lung replacement surgery last week in Orlando.

Bean, 70, is an 11-time winner on the PGA Tour and captured three titles on PGA Tour Champions. Bean turned pro in 1975 after an illustrious career at the University of Florida, where he was a three-time All-American and helped the Gators win the NCAA men’s golf title in 1973.

Bean’s lungs had been badly damaged from a bout with COVID-19, according to a Facebook post by friend Alan Pope. He underwent surgery at Advent Health Hospital in Orlando last Thursday.

“It’s hard to find a better Christian man as he would do anything for anybody – rich or poor,” Pope wrote, noting that Bean was “brought up to always do the right thing in life.”

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Bean, who played on the U.S. Ryder Cup team twice, finished inside the top 35 on the Tour money list from 1977 to 1986, a stretch that included five top-seven finishes. Three times he was a runner-up in a major.

“Keep Andy in your prayers as so far he’s doing well but long recovery,” Pope wrote.

Now healthy, Michael Thomas eager to move on after multiple frustrating surgeries

Now healthy, Michael Thomas is eager to move on after years of frustration. He says his body rejected surgically-implanted hardware, slowing his recovery:

It’s been a rough couple of years for Michael Thomas. The New Orleans Saints’ record-breaking wide receiver has been sidelined for most of the last three years with injuries to his left ankle and right foot, with extended absences leading to friction between the former fan-favorite and some vocal portions of the fanbase.

And it’s been more frustrating for Thomas than anyone. It’s his body that’s been damaged. And what was supposed to be a healing process achieved the opposite effect, leading to a series of surgeries and starts-and-stops on the Saints’ roster.

“I don’t want to use this as an excuse,” Thomas told ESPN’s Katherine Terrell, “But also, when you get surgeries and they put hardware in, sometimes your body rejects the hardware.”

Thomas shared that this was a recurring problem “with both” his ankle and toe surgeries, continuing: “Your body responds and healing responds to it. Whatever, I guess is, the 1%? I guess I’m in that category.”

These kinds of setbacks aren’t common, but they do happen. A variety of allergies and hypersensitivities can lead to painful reactions and disrupt the healing process. Thomas didn’t have a lengthy history of injuries or sports surgeries before these two incidents, so it’s not like it’s something he — or the team’s doctors — could have anticipated.

What’s important is that he’s on the other side of it now. He’s healthy, practicing daily, and looking to be a big part of what the Saints hope to achieve on offense this year. Thomas helped recruit Derek Carr to New Orleans. If all goes as hoped, this could end up looking like a hiatus in the career of one of the most accomplished receivers in the NFL’s modern era.

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Four-time PGA Tour winner Gary Woodland set to have brain surgery to remove lesion

In 24 starts this PGA Tour season, Woodland earned six top-25 finishes, with two inside the top 10.

On Wednesday morning, four-time PGA Tour winner Gary Woodland took to social media to share with golf fans that he will be having surgery to remove a brain lesion on Sept. 18.

“I was diagnosed a few months ago and have been trying to treat symptoms with medication,” Woodland wrote. “After consulting with multiple specialists and discussing with my family, we’ve made the decision that surgery to remove the lesion is the best course of action.”

According to the Cleveland Clinic, brain lesions are damaged areas of the brain tissue that can occur due to injury or medical conditions. A stroke is an example of a type of brain lesion. They can disrupt how your brain functions and cause weakness, sensory disruption and confusion.

“I’m in good spirits with my family and team by my side and so thankful for the love and support of everyone,” he added.

Woodland’s last tournament was the Wyndham Championship three weeks ago, where he tied for 27th. For the first time in a decade Woodland failed to finish inside the top 70 and did not qualify for the season-ending FedEx Cup Playoffs.

In 24 starts this PGA Tour season, Woodland earned six top-25 finishes, two inside the top 10 at the Houston Open and Genesis Invitational. He also made the cut in three of the four majors.

Woodland is well known for his 2019 WM Phoenix Open practice round, where he invited Amy Bockerstette, a collegiate golfer with Down syndrome, to play the par-3 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale. After finding a greenside bunker, Bockerstette became an instant star by getting up-and-down for par.

Later that summer Woodland won the 2019 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach for his first major championship to beat two-time defending champion Brooks Koepka by three shots.

Woodland did not give a timetable for his return.

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Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco speaks out on frustration of being limited at practice

Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco spoke about his frustration with being limited at practice while he recovers from offseason surgery. | from: @EdEastonJr

The breakout season of Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco was a pleasant surprise for the team last year. The former seventh-round pick defied the odds and exceeded expectations, becoming the starter midway through his rookie season without looking back.

Pacheco was slowed for most of the offseason due to surgery but continued to be very vocal on the sidelines. He has since been seen practicing at training camp and returning to playing shape after recovery. The former Rutgers stand-out spoke with the media on Monday following practice, venting his frustration for being in a yellow non-contact jersey that effectively limits him in workouts.

“It’s very frustrating,” Pacheco explained. “But you know, when you’re on the side, and you’re getting those mental reps, you just detailing and getting those reps in the back asking coach was this play during those mental reps in the back, it allows me to stay on top of my task, I just come out here to work, and they know they’re gonna get a lot of energy out of me. So if it’s either I’m in the yellow jersey or the red jersey, you’re still gonna get in 2023.”

During his rookie year, Pacheco was also the primary kick returner while maintaining the starting running back role. He will be counted on heavily again this season, but with the emergence of young talents like Deneric Prince, Rashee Rice, and Justyn Ross, the Chiefs will have more special teams options to lighten the load.

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Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney underwent knee procedure on Tuesday

Kadarius Toney’s status for Week 1 of the #Chiefs’ 2023 campaign is officially in question after Andy Reid’s comments to the media on Tuesday.

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Wide receiver Kadarius Toney was slated to be Patrick Mahomes’ top target in the Kansas City Chiefs offense to start the 2023 season, but after he suffered a knee injury during Sunday’s practice session, his outlook for the immediate future is officially in question.

Andy Reid told the media after Tuesday’s workouts that Toney underwent a procedure to clean up cartilage in his knee, and that there was a “chance” that the receiver would be ready for Week 1.

This is not the news that Chiefs fans wanted to receive after Toney’s injury earlier in the week, but given the team’s newfound depth at wideout, the grim report on his status doesn’t seem as concerning.

Toney’s absence will pave the way for standout rookie Rashee Rice and veteran playmaker Richie James to get more snaps with the first-team offense, helping them build chemistry with Mahomes ahead of the regular season kickoff in September.

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Report: Deion Sanders set to have emergency surgery Friday for blood clot

From @ToddBrock24f7: Doctors found a clot in the groin of the Cowboys legend; Sanders had been told last week he could lose a foot due to circulation issues.

Former Cowboys cornerback and current University of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders is scheduled to undergo emergency surgery on Friday for a blood clot that’s been found in his groin.

That news comes from The Pat McAfee Show guest analyst (and onetime Cowboy) Adam “Pacman” Jones, who said he spoke to the Hall of Famer about the development.

It was revealed just last week that the 55-year-old Sanders could be facing the possible amputation of his left foot due to the recurring circulation problem that already cost him two of his toes in 2021.

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Sanders canceled an appearance at an HBCU football camp in Atlanta early last week because of foot pain. An episode of his YouTube series Thee Pregame Show that premiered on Friday featured a lengthy conversation between Coach Prime and his medical team in which he was told that the blood pressure near his ankle has worsened since 2022 and is now just two-thirds of that measured in his arm.

The two-sport legend explained to doctors then that he had no feeling on the bottom of his foot.

Sanders’s son Shedeur, who followed his father from Jackson State to Colorado in order to quarterback the Buffaloes this season, had previously pulled out from a scheduled stint as a counselor at the Manning Passing Academy this week in Louisiana due to “conflicts.” It is not known if concerns over his father’s health played a role in Shedeur’s change of plans.

Sanders’s surgery is scheduled for early Friday morning, according to Jones.

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Raiders emerge as a potential Jameis Winston destination after Jimmy Garoppolo surgery

The Raiders have emerged as a potential Jameis Winston destination after a recent Jimmy Garoppolo surgery. Would the Saints consider trading him?

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The only reason Jameis Winston won’t be on the New Orleans Saints’ roster this year is if another team loses its starting quarterback and steps up to make an offer New Orleans can’t refuse, and we’re inching closer to that scenario with news that the Las Vegas Raiders will be without Jimmy Garoppolo for much of their offseason after he underwent foot surgery back in March.

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio broke the story on a surprise addendum to Garoppolo’s contract with Las Vegas which waives the risk of additional injury and risks, up to and including “permanent disability,” and which gives the Raiders the ability to cut Garoppolo without any salary cap ramifications.

Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels acknowledged that Garoppolo may not be ready to practice with the team until training camp in late July, and they don’t exactly have a lot of enviable options to work with in the meantime — or the long run, if Garoppolo’s extensive injury history continues into the season.

Outside of Garoppolo, the options at quarterback for Las Vegas include 37-year-old backup Brian Hoyer and second-year pro Chase Garbers, in addition to rookie fourth-round draft pick Aidan O’Connell (from Purdue). The Raiders likely envision Hoyer as more a veteran resource for Garbers and O’Connell to glean on, but to put it bluntly, there’s no scenario where they’d like any of those three quarterbacks to start games this season.

So it’s possible they could come calling after Winston. How determined they would be, meaning how much they’d be willing to swap in a trade, is only something we can speculate about. The Saints would probably like to get a third-round pick back (the same value they gave up to acquire Teddy Bridgewater a few years back), but it would be a surprise to see the Raiders giving up that much. A mid- or late-round selection is more realistic.

What about a player-for-player swap? The Saints could potentially send Winston to Las Vegas in exchange for slot receiver Hunter Renfrow and both sides walk away happily. Conducting that hypothetical trade after June 1 would save the Raiders more than $11.8 million in salary cap space with a dead money hit of just over $1.8 million, though the Saints would be left with a $3.3 million dead money hit for trading Winston while saving just $1.1 million themselves.

But New Orleans is under the cap by more than $13 million after signing most of their draft class (while Las Vegas is sitting under the cap by just about $3.9 million), so this isn’t really about the money. Instead of Winston, the Saints could also offer up a young player who hasn’t been as strong a fit in their system as anticipated like defensive end Payton Turner, linebacker Zack Baun, or cornerback Paulson Adebo, but none of them would entice the Raiders as strongly as a starting quarterback.

If a deal materializes here — and it’s very possible that it never does, seeing as the Raiders could get similar performance by signing someone like Carson Wentz off the street rather than trading assets for Winston — it will be because Las Vegas is desperate for help under center. Maybe they eventually look for it in New Orleans.

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Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco played Super Bowl LVII with broken hand, torn labrum

#Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco played through two injuries during Super Bowl LVII and had two separate surgeries shortly after:

Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco recently revealed he had surgery this offseason. Now, we know that he had two separate surgeries to repair injuries that he gutted out during the Super Bowl.

According to a recent report from Rutgers Wire’s Kristian Dyer, Pacheco played in the Super Bowl LVII’s win over the Philadelphia Eagles with both a broken hand and a torn labrum. Remember, Pacheco had 15 carries for 76 yards and a touchdown with 32 total snaps during the game on both offense and special teams.

Pacheco landed on the final injury report with a wrist injury, but he was a full participant in practice leading up to the game. Dyer says that Pacheco broke a bone located between the wrist and thumb in one of his hands, which would stand to reason given the injury report. Dr. Mike Guss, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hands and wrists, performed the surgery to repair the broken bone in the week following the team’s Super Bowl win.

As for the torn labrum, this is an injury Pacheco played with for the majority of his rookie season per Dyer. Pacheco was in New York two weeks after the Super Bowl to have his torn labrum repaired by Dr. David Altchek, a world-renowned orthopedist.

It’s pretty remarkable that Pacheco managed to play through both of these injuries in the Super Bowl, especially given his punishing running style. He mentioned in that recent USA TODAY interview that he was working to become stronger for the upcoming season. I’m not sure we’ll ever see a greater display of strength and toughness.

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