Mark Sanchez Has Cartilage Tear In Right Shoulder; Will Play Vs. Bears

by Matt Birch on Dec 22, 2010 7:44 PM EST

QB Mark Sanchez had an MRI on Monday, and the results have revealed a slight cartilage tear in his right (throwing) shoulder.

NYDN's Manish Mehta broke the news just minutes ago:

The Daily News has learned that Sanchez has a slight cartilage tear in his right shoulder. Sanchez admitted that "it didn't feel right" when he landed awkwardly on his throwing shoulder during a first-quarter run. Whether the cartilage damage will hamper the second-year quarterback for the remainder of the season is unclear. Rex Ryan revealed on Monday that Sanchez underwent a precautionary MRI on Monday.

Sanchez maintained during his session with the media on Wednesday that he'll absolutely play against the Bears on Sunday. Rex Ryan was "99 percent sure" that Sanchez will start.

I think you play him against the Bears and play for the victory in an attempt to rest him in week 17 Vs. Buffalo Bills. Remember, if the Jets win this week, they will lock up a postseason berth. Still, it's something to watch for during the remainder of the season.

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Ugh

Not exactly the best news to learn while preparing for a super-aggressive Bears defense.

"(BARF)" - Donovan McNabb, during his game winning drive against Virginia Tech in 1998

by kotite4ever on Dec 22, 2010 8:08 PM EST reply actions

Matt

We double posted that one haha.. Least I was on top of my Twitter game

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by JerseyJetsFan on Dec 22, 2010 8:19 PM EST reply actions

good game to get the running game going. throw a few carries to mcknight.

by servantofchrist on Dec 22, 2010 9:07 PM EST reply actions

No worries

Cimini says the source told him it’s an injury that was brought on by wear and tear from throwing throughout the season. As long as Sanchez can play with the discomfort then there is no problem. It also sounds like he will not need surgery in the offseason.

by chrebetsthebet on Dec 23, 2010 6:26 AM EST reply actions

Sanchez lied?

Sanchez admitted that “it didn’t feel right” when he landed awkwardly on his throwing shoulder during a first-quarter run.

by jaxopguy on Dec 24, 2010 3:56 AM EST up reply actions

all i’m saying is i don’t evny the kid… i tore cartlidge in my shoulder a few years back and it hurt to breathe… but i’m a wus so… i dunno… it did hurt like hell though. No way i’d want to take a hit from a 350lb lineman with it.

I think Jim Leonhard should be in the next Nike "Boom" Commercial or at least the next time he makes one of those tackles he needs to jump up with a can of Kool-Aid and shout "Oh yeah".

by Tamarack on Dec 23, 2010 11:06 AM EST reply actions