New Orleans' Super Bowl Hopes Now Rest on Teddy Bridgewater Following Drew Brees' Injury
By By Mark Ross | Athlon Sports
In March, the New Orleans Saints made Teddy Bridgewater the highest-paid backup quarterback in the NFL. With Drew Brees now sidelined for at least the next six weeks, the Saints (1-1) will find out what kind of return they will get on their investment.
Brees suffered a thumb injury in Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Rams when his hand made contact with defensive tackle Aaron Donald's hand after throwing a pass. After the game, the fear was that he had torn a ligament in his thumb on his throwing hand, a diagnosis that was confirmed by a hand specialist.
Brees underwent thumb surgery and is expected to miss anywhere from six to eight weeks. His absence could be longer, depending on the surgery, his recovery, and whether New Orleans places him on injured reserve.
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By By Mark Ross | Athlon Sports
In March, the New Orleans Saints made Teddy Bridgewater the highest-paid backup quarterback in the NFL. With Drew Brees now sidelined for at least the next six weeks, the Saints (1-1) will find out what kind of return they will get on their investment.
Brees suffered a thumb injury in Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Rams when his hand made contact with defensive tackle Aaron Donald's hand after throwing a pass. After the game, the fear was that he had torn a ligament in his thumb on his throwing hand, a diagnosis that was confirmed by a hand specialist.
Brees underwent thumb surgery and is expected to miss anywhere from six to eight weeks. His absence could be longer, depending on the surgery, his recovery, and whether New Orleans places him on injured reserve.
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