All articles tagged with #torn pectoral
Commanders defensive tackle Johnny Newton is expected to miss significant time after undergoing surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle; Newton, who ranked fourth on Washington with 27 quarterback pressures and six sacks last season, joins a list of injuries to the Commanders' front as they push toward the season.
Kamaru Usman returned to UFC action after a year to face Dricus Du Plessis in Oklahoma City and lost by unanimous decision while competing with a torn pectoral; an early eye-poke left him seeing double, and Usman later revealed the injury, with Henry Cejudo discussing it publicly. Usman says the injury will likely sideline him for a while and that he plans to sit down with his coaches to decide whether to continue fighting in the future.
The Philadelphia Eagles fear that cornerback Avonte Maddox has suffered a torn pectoral muscle, which could potentially end his season. Maddox will undergo an MRI to confirm the injury. He exited Thursday's game against the Vikings in the second quarter after tackling a player. If confirmed, this would be a significant blow to the Eagles' secondary.
Cleveland Browns linebacker Jacob Phillips will miss the entire 2023 NFL season due to a torn pectoral, marking the second consecutive season he has suffered this injury. Despite showing promise when healthy, injuries have plagued Phillips' career, causing him to miss a total of 46 games by the end of his rookie contract.