Witten Fractured ribs

by DallascowboysTO on Oct 28, 2008 12:03 PM CDT

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3668778

Cowboys Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten has learned that medical tests performed Monday revealed he suffered a fractured rib, according to team sources.

But the team's leading receiver refuses to rule himself out of Sunday's NFC East showdown against the New York Giants and has informed the coaching staff he will try to play through the injury.

When asked his prognosis, Witten said only: "It's not great."

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Witten's a badass

Simply put. He’s one of the toughest players of the league, and people have played through this before. I have full confidence he’ll be on the field sunday, especially with the offense debilitated as it is.

by Conjunction on Oct 28, 2008 12:15 PM CDT reply actions

I would rather see Witten sit this week or at least play a limited role

so that he’ll have this and the bye week to heal. Really, how much will Brad be passing to him? Is it worth it if he cracks his ribs even further by landing on the ball or taking a heavy shot like he often does.

Martellus looks ready (pass-catching wise) and Tony Curtis is a valuable blocker. Regardless of whether Witten plays or not, these guys should play more.

That #38 sure should wrap up!

by Aaron Novinger on Oct 28, 2008 12:33 PM CDT reply actions

And the hits just keep on comin'

As much as I hate to see this recent spate of injuries… maybe it’s this kind of so-called adversity that keeps this team focused, motivated, and determined to prove the doubters wrong!!!

I had a bad feeling about J-Dub’s rib injury.

Hopefully, he’ll be back after the bye week and ready to play against the hated ’Skins.

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by silverblue5 on Oct 28, 2008 1:04 PM CDT reply actions

Our luck with injuries last year has really gone the opposite direction this year.

by houseofprime on Oct 28, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions

my question is

why did his x-rays come back negative during the game? Seems strange.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Oct 28, 2008 1:05 PM CDT reply actions

They may have done a bone scan or a MRI

They are both more sensitive to hairline fractures

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Oct 28, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions

how long do cracked ribs take to heal?

thats one injury I’ve never had thankfully, are they like regular fractures with a 5-6 week healing period?

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by Terry on Oct 28, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions

I wonder this too.

Where’s that sports med blogger dude?

That #38 sure should wrap up!

by Aaron Novinger on Oct 28, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions

It's Mullin who I asked

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Oct 28, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Broken ribs can take a few weeks (2-3) to heal

It also depends on how much pain you can take because everytime you breathe in and out it hurts. Nevermind how much it’d hurt to get hit there… I’ve broken 3 ribs and you can sleep on them either…

That timeline also depends on how “fractured” they are too

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by Mullin on Oct 28, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions

can't sleep on them

Correction

Cowboys fan since 1978.. I was 3 years old

by Mullin on Oct 28, 2008 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions

Wow..

Tellus and T_Curt we need you, time to step-up..

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by Wmillion on Oct 28, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions

Getting open won't be the problem with Martellus.

We would miss Witten’s blocking more then anything.

by houseofprime on Oct 29, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions

I expect Tellus to get open often....

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by BoyzRback on Oct 29, 2008 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions

I agree on both points..

Brad will be looking for him.. JG better get the west coast offense rolled out..

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don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Oct 30, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions

Dr. Mullen is on the money...

And take this from a guy who has had broken ribs…It’s the worst, most painful fracture there is…This will surely challenge Wittens threshold for pain for a very long time…This doesn’t heal overnight. or in 6-8 weeks……If fact, this is pain that will linger for a few seasons, or even longer…just the other day i turned in an akward way, and still felt the affects of cracked ribs from 22 years ago……I wish him all the luck in the world, but TE is a position that takes monsterous hits to the ribs on a daily basis..

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by BoyzRback on Oct 29, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions

Sit him this week

He is way to valuable in the long run to risk in an almost certain defeat this week.

by Billito on Oct 28, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions

+1

I’d rather see Witten sit and give it a change to heal a bit. Break that rib and he could be out for a significant period of time. Let Bennett get some more playing time, he didn’t look too bad against the Bucs.

The Red Ball Express will be rolling this year!

by BulletBob on Oct 28, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions