Favre says ankle injury will not affect plans for 2010
Minnesota Sports- Brett Favre's decision to return as Minnesota Vikings quarterback in 2010 apparently won't rest on surgery for his injured left ankle.
Hattiesburg, MS (Sports Network) - Brett Favre's decision to return as Minnesota Vikings quarterback in 2010 apparently won't rest on surgery for his injured left ankle.
Earlier Friday, ESPN reported that Favre's ankle is still painful and noted sports surgeon Dr. James Andrews told the future Hall of Famer that surgery would be unavoidable. It was then surmised by many that Favre's decision on whether to return for a 20th NFL season might hinge on the procedure.
However, Favre dismissed that notion with a statement on his official website.
"I want to add to the information provided in the article that was published this morning on ESPN's website," the statement began. "Given the reaction to the article, and the typical conclusion jumping, I thought I'd clarify a few things.
"While my ankle has been bothering me, the injury is not debilitating. For example, I'm able to work around my property without any problems. Sure -- certain exercises cause some ankle pain, but it's nothing that I haven't experienced (or played with) before. In fact, many people don't realize that I injured my ankle before the NFC Championship Game. I've had surgery on this ankle twice before, and I've played with the pain before. The hits I took throughout the 2009 season, including the Saints game, just added to the ankle pain and likely caused some bone spurs.
"I don't believe major surgery on the ankle would be required for me to return in 2010. I've consulted with Dr. Andrews on the phone, and a relatively minor procedure could be done to improve the dexterity of the ankle, and to relieve the pain. I've put up with pain worse than this in my career, and I didn't want anyone to assume that the possibility of surgery was the sole factor that would determine whether I return or not. Some people reacting to the ESPN story have made this assumption. I don't blame them for doing so, given that the term 'surgery' often covers a variety of procedures, some more complex than others.
"The ankle pain is a factor, but one of many factors that I'll need to consider in making my decision. Other factors include the input of my family, and the wonderful experience that I had last year with the Vikings."
It's a familiar situation for Favre, who last summer underwent surgery for a partially torn biceps tendon before coming back to play for Minnesota. He was hurt late in the 2008 season with the New York Jets.
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