It is more remarkable that Drew Brees remained in the game against the San Francisco 49ers last Sunday when one realizes the New Orleans Saints quarterback had 11 rib fractures and a collapsed lung.
The star QB, who was placed on IR Friday, told ESPN’s Ed Werder on Saturday that doctors found he has 11 rib fractures. 11!
In a conversation tonight with Drew Brees, the Saints quarterback said that doctors have been encouraged by his progress — specifically improvement in lung function and the continued dissipation of the pneumothorax suffered last week. They’ve also discovered 6 more rib fractures.
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) November 22, 2020
Brees had X-rays, CAT scans and has been seen by doctors every other day this week. They have now confirmed eight rib fractures on his left side and three on the right. That’s more than double the total from testing performed on Monday that revealed five rib fractures.
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) November 22, 2020
The Saints placed Brees on injured-reserve Friday and he will miss at least the next three games. Brees is hopeful that he will be physically ready to play as soon as he’s eligible in Week 14 and do so without further risk of re-injury.
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) November 22, 2020
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