bigmike4969 Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 From the philadelphiaeagles.com web site...what in the WORLD was this guy thinking?!?!? Reed Suffers Serious Injury March 10, 2005 By DAVE SPADARO In shocking news, the career of Eagles safety J.R. Reed is suddenly at a very serious point. A non-football-related injury has him recovering from a nasty injury. Reed suffered a laceration to the back of his knee on February 22 while jumping over a fence near his home in Tampa, FL. The injury includes damage to the peroneal nerve, which affects the use of his lower leg and foot. Reed underwent exploratory surgery on Tuesday, March 1 by Dr. Tom Graham in Baltimore, MD. He is currently under the care of Dr. Graham and all rehabilitation for this injury will take place under Dr. Graham's direction. Reed, the Eagles' fourth- round draft choice in 2004 out of South Florida, returned 33 kickoffs for a 23.1 yard average last season. He also saw limited action at safety, recording 17 tackles. "I feel terrible for J.R.," said head coach Andy Reid. "He's worked his entire life to try to make it this far. And to have a major setback like this occur in such a freak circumstance is awful. Knowing J.R., he'll continue to work hard to try and make it back on the field." Said Reed, "I was trying to jump over a fence, but unfortunately, I got caught on top of that fence and cut my leg. It's a bad situation, but I'm going to be very positive about it going forward. I'm in the process of trying to get my leg working again. I believe in Dr. Graham and I believe in myself that I will get better." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarina Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 Looking on the bright side, at least it was in his own yard and not during a police chase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmike4969 Posted March 11, 2005 Author Share Posted March 11, 2005 Looking on the bright side, at least it was in his own yard and not during a police chase. 729788[/snapback] LOL my thoughts exactly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyeaglesfly Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 I guess 4th round picks don't get big signing bonus, he can't afford to buy a gate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Ryan Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 What are you talking about, he was trying to sneak out his yard, as the Blue was banging on his door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REZ Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 Maybe he should have watched Wiggins on how to jump over things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 Looking on the bright side, at least it was in his own yard and not during a police chase. 729788[/snapback] are you sure about that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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