Drew Brees Suffers Collapsed Lung After Hard Hit

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Drew Brees fractured some ribs on the play.

Drew Brees is one of the most legendary quarterbacks in the NFL and this past season, he and the New Orleans Saints have been enjoying some success. At this point, it looks like the team is headed toward the playoffs, although for now, it seems like they will have to march forward with Jameis Winston under center.

Winston was called upon yesterday as he entered their game against the San Francisco 49ers, in the second half. This was because just before halftime, Brees was hit hard, leaving him in quite a bit of pain. Many were unsure of Brees' status especially as he was administered an MRI this morning. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, it has now been revealed that Brees suffered a multitude of rib fractures and even collapsed a lung.

As it stands, there is no timetable for Brees' return although this is still a blow. Brees is nearing the end of his career and these types of injuries could prove to be debilitating. With Winston now at the helm, he will look to steer a ship that has been on a bit of a winning streak as of late.

For those curious about the hit that took Brees out, you can watch it, below. 

 


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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