Bruschi still sidelined; extent of injury unclear

[BAMAPHIN 22]

New England linebacker Tedy Bruschi missed his fourth consecutive practice Wednesday because of what coach Bill Belichick termed a "probably" sore wrist. Bruschi is listed as day-to-day.

The extent of the injury is unclear, but the Boston Herald on Wednesday reported that the wrist might be fractured and Bruschi would be sidelined at least a week while the team determined the severity of the injury.

The 33-year-old Bruschi missed the first six games last season after suffering a mild stroke 10 days after the Patriots' 2005 Super Bowl victory over Philadelphia.

After saying he would sit out the season, Bruschi returned in late October and helped lead the Patriots to a third straight division title. He shared the Comeback Player of the Year award last season with Carolina receiver Steve Smith.

While acknowledging his value to the defense, Bruschi's teammates said they have to soldier on.

"We have to keep rolling," nose tackle Vince Wilfork said. "Whatever his situation is, I'm sorry, but we have to keep rolling. We have a season to play. Hopefully, he'll be back when he's ready."

Bruschi's absence might force linebacker Mike Vrabel to shift back inside, as he did last season. Vrabel had been playing outside in training camp with Monty Beisel paired with Bruschi inside.

Bruschi set a physical tone to this camp early on by delivering big hits to rookie running back Laurence Maroney on consecutive days.

"He's an energetic, enthusiastic player," Belichick said of Bruschi. "I think that is infectious to other players on the team."


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[Tailgater]

Reports this morning indicate there is concern that a small bone may be broken in his wrist, one hard to confirm by xray, leading to him taking a week off whle wearing a splint.

If it is that bone, a doctor said he could be out up to six weeks.

 

[ThePats]

Reports this morning indicate there is concern that a small bone may be broken in his wrist, one hard to confirm by xray, leading to him taking a week off whle wearing a splint.

If it is that bone, a doctor said he could be out up to six weeks.

Tedy is very tough, he'll do what it takes to be in the opener against the Jills. Put a cast around his hand and let him loose.

 

[ih8brady]

:)

 

[MR NFLFAN]

I think its just a sprain..he'll be back in couple of weeks. :D

 

[MR NFLFAN]

Bill Belichick reported tuesday night 8/8/06 Bruschi does indeed have a broken bone in his wrist and will not play in any of the preseason games.

 

[BAMAPHIN 22]

Bruschi will miss preseason games

New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi has a broken wrist and will not play in any preseason games, coach Bill Belichick said early Wednesday through a team spokesman.

It was not clear whether Bruschi, 33, will be available for the Patriots' regular-season opener Sept. 10 against the Buffalo Bills.

Bruschi was injured July 31, likely in morning practice, and has missed the team's last 10 workouts.

Bruschi missed the first six games last season after suffering a mild stroke just 10 days after the Patriots 24-21 Super Bowl victory over Philadelphia on Feb. 6, 2005.

After saying he would sit out the season, Bruschi returned in late October and helped lead the Patriots to a third straight division title. He shared the Comeback Player of the Year award last season with Carolina receiver Steve Smith.

Bruschi's absence is another blow to the Patriots, who suffered three significant free-agent losses: kicker Adam Vinatieri, receiver David Givens and linebacker Willie McGinest.

The team is also dealing with a contract holdout by top receiver Deion Branch.

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[ThePats]

Maybe he'll be back by opener and put a cast around his hand, that wont stop him :)

 

[MR NFLFAN]

Maybe he'll be back by opener and put a cast around his hand, that wont stop him :)

Sadly that won't be the case. We should know tonight or first thing in the morning if he'll need surgery but they already said this isn't the type of injury that he could play with if it were cast. I don't think we'll see him on the field until the end of September.

 

[ThePats]

Sadly that won't be the case. We should know tonight or first thing in the morning if he'll need surgery but they already said this isn't the type of injury that he could play with if it were cast. I don't think we'll see him on the field until the end of September.

He had surgery today...I wish him to be back for the Broncos game...I dont like the thought of Barry Gardner and Don Davis/Beisel on the inside.

 

[MrTibbs]

Vrabel is back inside already. In todays camp he was playing ILB so most likely him and Beisel inside and Colvin and Banta Cain outside. Chad Brown reportedly has the same exact injury as Bruschi. The Patriots are cursed with injuries.

 

[ThePats]

Vrabel is back inside already. In todays camp he was playing ILB so most likely him and Beisel inside and Colvin and Banta Cain outside. Chad Brown reportedly has the same exact injury as Bruschi. The Patriots are cursed with injuries.

Yeah the good news however is Seymour and Harrison. With Seymour you can still have a pretty decent run stopping defense. the D-Line is terrific and Colvin and Vrabel are very good players. Harrison back with Wilson, Hobbs and Samuel mends the monumental part of our problems in the defense from last year.