BillyBalata Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 A source tells Profootballtalk.com that Jason Witten (spleen) will miss at least the rest of the preseason. During Monday night's preseason opener, Witten took a wicked shot from Raiders MLB Rolando McClain. Per PFT, he sustained a serious spleen injury that resulted in internal bleeding. Surgery is not expected to be required, but hasn't been ruled out. Although the ultra-tough Witten hasn't missed a game since 2003, he's not a lock to be ready for Week 1 this year. The Cowboys open up against the Giants on Wednesday, Sept. 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I didn't see that particular hit but I've seen Witten takes abusive hits over the years and he got up each time with no issues. This one must have been fierece or hit at the perfect spot to cause this. Hope he recovers, I really like how Witten plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditkaless Wonders Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I'm glad he sought medical attention in a relatively timely fashion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh B Tool Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 A bleeding spleen just sounds BAD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditkaless Wonders Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 It's just a flesh wound. Have at ya now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thews40 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Rub some dirt on it. Better than a knee injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I didn't see that particular hit but I've seen Witten takes abusive hits over the years and he got up each time with no issues. This one must have been fierece or hit at the perfect spot to cause this. Hope he recovers, I really like how Witten plays. I did'nt see the hit eitherbut saw an interview on the sideline later in the game....seemed fine.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) it ended Chris Simms career. Big difference between a rupture and a laceration. I'd also like to add that Chris Simms lack of talent ended Chris Simms career. Edited August 17, 2012 by piratesownninjas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flemingd Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Big difference between a rupture and a laceration. I'd also like to add that Chris Simms lack of talent ended Chris Simms career. This. He bounced around for 3-4 more years on rosters and played in some games. He might not have been "the same" after the injury, but same didn't = very good anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditkaless Wonders Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 This. He bounced around for 3-4 more years on rosters and played in some games. He might not have been "the same" after the injury, but same didn't = very good anyway. His career was only slightly better than was Major Applewhite's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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