Drew Brees To Miss Significant Time With Torn Thumb Ligament: Report

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The Saints are going to be in tough for the next few weeks.

New Orleans Saints fans were inconsolable yesterday when Drew Brees went down with a hand injury in the first half of their game against the Los Angeles Rams. Without Brees, the Saints ended up losing the game 27-9 and couldn't seem to generate any offense under the power of quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. After the game, Brees stayed behind and met with a hand specialist in Los Angeles to get a diagnosis on his injured thumb. Earlier this morning, indications said it was ligament damage but the full extent of the injury was unknown.

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Brees is confirmed to have a torn ligament in his throwing thumb and will have to undergo surgery to get it repaired. To make matters worse, this injury will force him to miss six weeks, although it could end up being longer depending on how his recovery goes.

With Bridgewater at quarterback for the next few weeks, the Saints are going to be in tough as it was clear he couldn't perform against the Rams. Luckily for the Saints, their division rivals aren't exactly studs this season, as the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have all proven to be weak teams in the early going.

If you're a Saints fan, feel free to vent in the comments below. This is a safe place.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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