Zhouse Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 The Detroit Lions' preliminary tests revealed quarterback Matthew Stafford has a Grade 3 separation of his throwing shoulder, meaning he would be lost for the season, MLive.com reported Tuesday, citing a source close to the situation. Stafford, who sustained the injury to his right shoulder during Sunday's 23-20 loss to the New York Jets, had an MRI exam on Monday, and it is not known if that test confirmed the team's initial findings. Stafford is expected to get a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews, just as Stafford did earlier this season for a previous shoulder injury. MLive.com reported that no decisions about Stafford's status for the rest of the season have been made yet. "I've got to talk some more with these doctors and kind of figure out what they're thinking," Stafford told a Detroit radio program Monday night. "It's kind of frustrating to be coming back and, two games later, be knocked out again. We'll take it day by day and figure out what the plan is." Stafford's first shoulder injury this season was a Grade 2 separation, and it kept him out six weeks. With eight weeks remaining in the regular season, a Grade 3 separation likely would prevent Stafford from playing again in 2010. Stafford said his current injury felt "very similar" to his first shoulder separation. On Monday, Lions coach Jim Schwartz said that surgery wasn't being discussed, but that it's too early to tell how severe this injury is. "I think I just, all our tests and consultations and everything else, I just won't comment any more on," Schwartz said. "He'll be thoroughly evaluated." Stafford is dealing with his fourth injury in less than two years. He missed two games with a dislocated right knee cap, and then after playing two games with a separated left shoulder, sat out the final four games of the 2009 season. "I don't question his durability at all," Schwartz said. "He hasn't been able to play as much as he'd like to play, but he hasn't been hampered by hangnails or, you know, headaches or anything like that. He's been hit by 290-pound guys going full speed." http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81bfb3a1/article/lions-qb-stafford-reportedly-has-seasonending-shoulder-injury?module=HP_headlines ***************** This dude cannot stay healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejay183 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 This dude cannot stay healthy. Yeah, he seems to only be healthy around the time the Loins play us and win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RansomthePasserby Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Yeah, he seems to only be healthy around the time the Loins play us and win. Yeah, he beats us then peaces out. What a jerk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanboyOf91 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Damn it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd421 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 im so glad he was good enough to beat us........fml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckus Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 :ols: :ols: Beats us then goes on IR. That is so ****ing lame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 That's ok, we beat up on a bunch of players this year so it's only fitting one remained healthy if only for a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I liked Stafford until he beat us twice. I'm not celebrating his injury but at least the Lions won't approach wild card contention without him. I think we'll need all the help we can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 His shoulders are made of glass. Figures he'd go out after beating us. Jackhole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Once you hurt that shoulder, it never fully heals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 the Lions will finish 2-14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhouse Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 the play he was injured on looked like a routine tackle from behind. That's the scary part, it didn't take much for him to have 3rd degree separation and miss the season....once again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevincollateral Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 geez. this guy is gonna have a horrible career if he keeps this up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homercles82 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 So much talent that will probably go to waste. What a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointyfootball Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 the play he was injured on looked like a routine tackle from behind. That's the scary part, it didn't take much for him to have 3rd degree separation and miss the season....once again! I separated my shoulder (although not grade 3) once during touch football. Was off balance, and fell on my side weird when I was "tackled". Couldn't lift my arm for a few days. I feel bad for Detroit. There team looks like it's close to turning the corner and has some good talent, yet they can't keep their franchise QB healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrellsMyHero28 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 RoyallyPwned is not going to be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Man, sucks for him...on another note though, assuming this is a lost season for them and they finish with another TERRIBLE record... Its obvious they are better than that, with Stafford. Imagine if he manages to stay healthy in the future...and they grab yet another draft full of top-5 picks in every round..... This is a team that already has serious youthful talent. Scary for the NFC if they get another "rebuilding year" where the coach's job isn't even in question because he never really had his franchise QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotalRecall Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Interesting how everybody feared this was Sam Bradford's fate, but Bradford is healthy and playing well. Stafford needs to go visit Bradford's doc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailGreen28 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 This is the only reason I wasn't sold on Bradford in the draft. He's looking good, but based on his college days may be as injury prone as Stafford. We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrifNick21 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 So much talent that will probably go to waste. What a shame. Stop talking about the Cowboys in here! The only break the Lions can seem to get is with Stafford's shoulder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankez99 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Now they've signed QB Zac Robinson off waivers from the Seahawks....ominous sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklight1216 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 He's like the Donte' Stallworth of quarterbacks. I might have to stop calling Palmer the porecelain passer now because Stafford might deserve the title more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perky72 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Man, that's pretty terrible. I've liked the Lions since Sanders and have/had high hopes for Stafford. Particularly after watching this remarkable piece of him last season vs. the Browns: Too bad bionics isn't in a more advanced state or he could just replace the shoulder this offseason and not have to worry about it anymore. A shame eta: anyone browsing this thread and not up to clicking on a random YouTube link--please do watch it. It's amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onedrop Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Stafford's finished. A never was he will be, 3 years time hell barely be remembered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stophovr6 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Interesting how everybody feared this was Sam Bradford's fate, but Bradford is healthy and playing well. Stafford needs to go visit Bradford's doc. Just going to post this. I still wish we couldve got bradford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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