ESPN: Unconfirmed-Witten doesn't need surgery***merged***

[Mr Cowboy]

Adam Schefter
Cowboys doctors informed TE Jason Witten he will not need surgery for lacerated spleen. @JasonWitten is questionable for opener vs. NYG.

Jason Witten doesn't need surgery


Updated: August 22, 2012, 3:32 PM ET
By Adam Schefter | ESPN


http://espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/story/...surgery-spleen (http://espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/story/_/id/8293335/source-jason-witten-dallas-cowboys-need-surgery-spleen)

[jblaze2004]

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[dexternjack]

Great news! It has been just over a week with two more weeks until the opener. These types of injuries take 3-4 weeks to recover from, it is going to be cutting it close come game time.

[SDCowboy85]

Great news that he won't need surgery. Horrible news that he likely won't play week 1.

[Frozen700]

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[DanManJ]

Great news that he won't need surgery. Horrible news that he likely won't play week 1.

Where did you see that he likely wont play? If he does not need surgery I will guarantee that nothing is gonna stop him from playing.

[Frozen700]

Austin and Dez can get it done, if need be.

Rest up soldier.

We also have Philips, and Murray as options. As well the emerging KO :p:

[tko112204]

Great news that he won't need surgery. Horrible news that he likely won't play week 1.


You inferred that from Schefter's tweet? Or some other report?

[RamziD]

Great news. If he only misses 2-3 games, that will be a huge relief for us.

[SDCowboy85]

You inferred that from Schefter's tweet? Or some other report?
Schefter was just on ESPN saying Witten is not expected to be ready until week 2 now.

[speedkilz88]

Where did you see that he likely wont play? If he does not need surgery I will guarentee that nothing is gonna stop him from playing.

When will some of you guys get this, a spleen injury is not about toughing it out. It's a dangerous injury that needs to heal up completely before getting back on the field. The doctors will decide when he can play, it's out of Witten's hands.

[rocboy22]

Where did you see that he likely wont play? If he does not need surgery I will guarantee that nothing is gonna stop him from playing.

this^^^^^^

[Galian Beast]

He will wear extra padding and he will play week 1... count on it.

[Howboutdemcowboys31]

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Kevin Love looks like the DD at a party lmao

[dexternjack]

If it is not 100% healed, he will not play. All it would take is a shot to the mid-section and then he will need surgery. This is not an injury you play through even with no pain, it needs to be fully recovered.

[Zordon]

He will wear extra padding and he will play week 1... count on it.
i don't think this is a pain tolerance issue. if the doctors don't clear him, the cowboys won't let him play.

[SDCowboy85]

He will wear extra padding and he will play week 1... count on it.
Extra padding doesn't help an injured internal organ...

[dallasfan4lizife]

rest him.

hanna and phillips will do for the giants game. we probably won't win that one so dr. jerry shouldn't risk it

[a_minimalist]

In a masochistic way it will be better for the team if he's out. It will toughen them up. The team will learn to deal with adversity early on. I'd rather things like this happen at the beginning of the season.

I'm glad he won't need surgery though, for his sake alone.

[Little Jr]

He will wear extra padding and he will play week 1... count on it.

They already said extra padding is not a option and wont help. Only way he will play if the dr clears and that wont happen unless the spleen is completely healed.

[jblaze2004]

I think we should be ok. Hopefully miles, dez, o-tree, and our young TE's can pick up the slack.

also a healthy dose of murray sure cure this....lol

[DanManJ]

I guess what I'm saying is the fact that they said he doesn't need surgery means that the spleen has stopped bleeding by itself and has already started to heal. I would think two more weeks of rest would be enough time.

[aikemirv]

I guess what I'm saying is the fact that they said he doesn't need surgery means that the spleen has stopped bleeding by itself and has already started to heal. I would think two more weeks of rest would be enough time.

That is what I would think but I am no doctor and I did not sleep at a Holiday Inn either.

I would feel like he had a better chance if it were a Sunday game.

[CCBoy]

Jason Witten doesn't need surgery


Updated: August 22, 2012, 3:32 PM ET
By Adam Schefter | ESPN


http://espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/story/_/id/8293335/source-jason-witten-dallas-cowboys-need-surgery-spleen



Dallas Cowboys doctors informed tight end Jason Witten he will not need spleen surgery that would have ended his season, according to a source familiar with the situation.

The bleeding in Witten's spleen has subsided, and doctors believe it now will heal on its own.



Witten still is aiming to return in time for the Cowboys' Sept. 5 regular-season opener against the New York Giants, but it is questionable whether he will be ready to play.


Witten is more likely to play in Week 2, when the Cowboys play at Seattle on Sept. 16...

[chargrove]

rest him.

hanna and phillips will do for the giants game. we probably won't win that one so dr. jerry shouldn't risk it

This. :signmast:

[jazzcat22]

Schefter was just on ESPN saying Witten is not expected to be ready until week 2 now.


But it's Schefter....I'll wait until I hear it from the Cowboys....

[jazzcat22]

I have no problem with him missing the first week. Gives 11 more days to be fully healed.
We need him for the marathon, not the sprint.

If the team can't adjust for one week without him, no matter who they play, then this team is in big trouble.

Week 1...it's only week one...doesn't matter if it's the Giants.

[dogberry]

We need Jason for the Super Bowl.

[DanManJ]

I have no problem with him missing the first week. Gives 11 more days to be fully healed.
We need him for the marathon, not the sprint.

If the team can't adjust for one week without him, no matter who they play, then this team is in big trouble.

Week 1...it's only week one...doesn't matter if it's the Giants.

Last year one game against the giants stopped us from getting into the playoffs...... just saying. Every game against a division opponent matters.

[visionary]

Extra padding doesn't help an injured internal organ...

how about dirt?

what if he rubs some dirt on it? he should definitely be able to play then

[visionary]

I have no problem with him missing the first week. Gives 11 more days to be fully healed.
We need him for the marathon, not the sprint.

If the team can't adjust for one week without him, no matter who they play, then this team is in big trouble.

Week 1...it's only week one...doesn't matter if it's the Giants.

this

every game matters but health matters more

[Denim Chicken]

rest him.

hanna and phillips will do for the giants game. we probably won't win that one so dr. jerry shouldn't risk it

O ye, of little faith. Sounds like your scared of the big, bad giants.

[jazzcat22]

Last year one game against the giants stopped us from getting into the playoffs...... just saying. Every game against a division opponent matters.


That was defense....Offense actually had a lead...

[erod]

This will be on the defense. I don't see our offense scoring more than 17-20 points against NY with the o-line still in flux, so it's up to the defense to hold the Giants to one point less.

Rest him unless the doctors say he's in the clear.

[Denim Chicken]

This will be on the defense. I don't see our offense scoring more than 17-20 points against NY with the o-line still in flux, so it's up to the defense to hold the Giants to one point less.

Rest him unless the doctors say he's in the clear.

I'm pretty sure we scored more than that last year, in both games, with a worse offensive line and a better NY secondary. I say we kill them this year. :star:

[CoCo]

Dallas Cowboys (http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/dal/dallas-cowboys) doctors informed tight end Jason Witten (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/4527/jason-witten) he will not need spleen surgery that would have ended his season, according to a source familiar with the situation.

The bleeding in Witten's spleen has subsided, and doctors believe it now will heal on its own.

Witten still is aiming to return in time for the Cowboys' Sept. 5 regular-season opener against the New York Giants (http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/nyg/new-york-giants), but it is questionable whether he will be ready to play.


http://espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/story/_/id/8293335/source-jason-witten-dallas-cowboys-need-surgery-spleen

[BEwareDIZZLE]

Very good news! I know Witten is tough as nails but he needs to let this heal. We need him for the long haul, don't rush back. But something tells me he will be playing September 5th

[ethiostar]

Adam Schefter
Cowboys doctors informed TE Jason Witten he will not need surgery for lacerated spleen. @JasonWitten is questionable for opener vs. NYG.

Jason Witten doesn't need surgery


Updated: August 22, 2012, 3:32 PM ET
By Adam Schefter | ESPN


http://espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/story/...surgery-spleen (http://espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/story/_/id/8293335/source-jason-witten-dallas-cowboys-need-surgery-spleen)

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[PhillyCowboysFan]

rest him.

hanna and phillips will do for the giants game. we probably won't win that one so dr. jerry shouldn't risk it

WOW. Just WOW! So why not just sit all starters since we probably won't win anyway?

Just FYI, even with that tough schedule, I expect my Dallas Cowboys to go and give 100% effort to when every game. I expect and cheer them on to win every game. I expect them to win that game with or without Jason.

How come the Giants can't have a let down being it's their ring day. You have heard of a Super Bowl let down, haven't you?

I have never ever heard an athlete say something like that. I'm glad your just a dallasfan4lizife and not a player on the team.

[rocboy22]

WOW. Just WOW! So why not just sit all starters since we probably won't win anyway?

Just FYI, even with that tough schedule, I expect my Dallas Cowboys to go and give 100% effort to when every game. I expect and cheer them on to when every game. I expect them to win that game with or without Jason.

How come the Giants can't have a let down being it's their ring day. You have heard of a Super Bowl let down, haven't you?

I have never ever heard an athlete say something like that. I'm glad your just a dallasfan4lizife and not a player on the team.

screw a let down. we can beat them if they play their best and we play our best.

[Cowboys22]

I don't know why anyone would get too excited. With their track record, this news means he should be placed on IR within 2 weeks.

All kidding aside, Witten takes several hard shots every year so none of us should be surprised if this injury doesn't reoccur or cause him to miss significant time this year at some point. I can't be the only one envisioning him taking a hard hit to the midsection and not returning to the game, being told on Monday thats its no big deal and he is day-to-day, and then him ending up on IR by Thursday.

[cowboyeric8]

rest him.

hanna and phillips will do for the giants game. we probably won't win that one so dr. jerry shouldn't risk it

Man card revoked

[GloryDaysRBack]

We are going to beat NY with or without Witt! Thankfully he's due to return.

[cowboy_ron]

Though he's avoided surgery on his lacerated spleen, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Jason Witten is "more likely" to return in Week 2 than play in the Cowboys' season opener against the Giants.


The Cowboys play Seattle in Week 2. Giants-Cowboys is the NFL opener on Wednesday, September 5, which lessens Witten's recovery time ahead of the first game. Witten's absence would be a big blow to Dallas' chances in the division matchup. He's critical as an edge blocker against Justin Tuck and Jason Pierre-Paul, and has historically given the Giants all kinds of problems as a receiver. John Phillips and James Hanna figure to share the position in the meantime. We'd continue to balk at drafting Witten to be our fantasy TE1.

[speedkilz88]

I don't know why anyone would get too excited. With their track record, this news means he should be placed on IR within 2 weeks.

All kidding aside, Witten takes several hard shots every year so none of us should be surprised if this injury doesn't reoccur or cause him to miss significant time this year at some point. I can't be the only one envisioning him taking a hard hit to the midsection and not returning to the game, being told on Monday thats its no big deal and he is day-to-day, and then him ending up on IR by Thursday.
This is an injury that better not reoccur which is why they have to let it fully heal. This can be a life threatening injury and major surgery that puts a player out for a season. Just check Chris Simms bio.

[fffiasco]

i rather take my chances with phillips and hannah then rushing Witten back and risking further injury.

[Bowdown27]

Ill believe it when I hear Jason say it. Adam schefter has been wrong so many times it's unbelievable. Oh yes schefter reports that no way the Vikings take kalil in the draft. Yea let me believe this guy

[fifaguy]

i rather take my chances with phillips and hannah then rushing Witten back and risking further injury.

i see the 1st game as one in which the giants can be had, but we will not be up to the task regardless of whether witten is ready. fortunately we don't need to win that game...

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Great news that he won't need surgery. Horrible news that he likely won't play week 1.

What are you talking about?

[RastaRocket]

Kevin Love looks like the DD at a party lmao

He's just the solo white guy.

[newlander]

and I'll take it. Surgery would have been a near disaster. I have to agree with other posters in that we probably won't win the opener anyway...not 'rueing or chicken littleling' just facing reality: this oline is gonna need some time obviously. I hope Red just keeps it vanilla and lets' the chips fall where they may. We also will have trouble covering all their wr's. Sure Carr is great, but is Scandrick ready to check Cruz? Kinda doubt it.....rest JWit: it isn't worth it IMO:starspin

[GloryDaysRBack]

Ill believe it when I hear Jason say it. Adam schefter has been wrong so many times it's unbelievable. Oh yes schefter reports that no way the Vikings take kalil in the draft. Yea let me believe this guy

This guy is smart

Witten was just on the radio and said the report was false...he hasn't even seen a doctor yet

:rolleyes:

[weaver21]

and I'll take it. Surgery would have been a near disaster. I have to agree with other posters in that we probably won't win the opener anyway...not 'rueing or chicken littleling' just facing reality: this oline is gonna need some time obviously. I hope Red just keeps it vanilla and lets' the chips fall where they may. We also will have trouble covering all their wr's. Sure Carr is great, but is Scandrick ready to check Cruz? Kinda doubt it.....rest JWit: it isn't worth it IMO:starspin

I don't think Scandrick is going to cover Cruz unless Cruz plays the slot which I don't know. I would assume Claiborne would cover Cruz.

[newlander]

I don't think Scandrick is going to cover Cruz unless Cruz plays the slot which I don't know. I would assume Claiborne would cover Cruz.


.......I LIKE Mo: sincerely, I do. But he isn't ready for that..........AT ALL.

[GloryDaysRBack]

I don't think Scandrick is going to cover Cruz unless Cruz plays the slot which I don't know. I would assume Claiborne would cover Cruz.

Cruz absolutely plays the slot

[Rynie]

how about dirt?

what if he rubs some dirt on it? he should definitely be able to play then
Naw, I'm thinking he'll have to rub some 'tussin on it!

[marchetta]

He will wear extra padding and he will play week 1... count on it.

It's not an injury that can be protected by padding.

[Sportsbabe]

Austin and Dez can get it done, if need be.

Rest up soldier.

We also have Philips, and Murray as options. As well the emerging KO :p:
I don't know about Austin and Dez being able to get it done without a security blanket but Witt doesn't need to rush back.

Whatever happened to John Phillips? He was on fire before he broke his leg? I haven't seen him since. I would feel completely comfortable if he was back to his old self.

[Hoofbite]

This guy is smart

Witten was just on the radio and said the report was false...he hasn't even seen a doctor yet

:rolleyes:

How does he know he won't need surgery?

[AbeBeta]

Where did you see that he likely wont play? If he does not need surgery I will guarantee that nothing is gonna stop him from playing.

this isn't just something that you can "man up" and play with. It is a serious internal injury that the team doctors will not clear him to play with. this isn't about withstanding the pain or anything -- it is about not being in a life threatening situation

[starfrombirth]

This is an injury that better not reoccur which is why they have to let it fully heal. This can be a life threatening injury and major surgery that puts a player out for a season. Just check Chris Simms bio.

It was the end of Chris Simms career.

[jazzcat22]

The Fan is reporting that the report saying Witten does not require surgery is not so true.

Supposedly Witten said he was not told that is still not a possibility.

Fan says Spagnola and Fisher, two insider reporters, saying not so fast with Witten not needing surgery.

Anyone else hear this?

[Joshmil53]

It's in the news section
http://cowboyszone.com/forums/dallascowboys.php?t=241207

[jazzcat22]

It's in the news section
http://cowboyszone.com/forums/dallascowboys.php?t=241207


That is saying he doesn't need surgery.

They just said on the fan...he was not told that that for sure...still may be needed....

then again the Fan station morning guys are idiots....

[1fisher]

That is saying he doesn't need surgery.

They just said on the fan...he was not told that that for sure...still may be needed....

then again the Fan station morning guys are idiots....

The answer to your questions! ;)

[GloryDaysRBack]

I said this last night.

Spags spoke w Witten..asked him about the report about Witten not needing surgery and Witten said he had no clue what Spags was talking about.

Witten went as far to say that he hasn't even met w a doctor yet. This report that he doesn't need surgery, apparently, is completely false.

[GloryDaysRBack]

How does he know he won't need surgery?

He does know that. This report is completely erroneous, according to Witten.

Again, he hasn't even seen a doctor yet.

Nothing has changed since he got hurt..at least not from an information standpoint.

[jaybird]

Schefter was just on ESPN saying Witten is not expected to be ready until week 2 now.
Thats just speculation, becaues that would give him another 11 days to heal. If his injury is healing this good that surgery has already been ruled out, there's a better chance he could play Sept 5. You know Whitten, it will take a doctors order to keep him off the field. I heard right now there's 50/50 chance.

[jazzcat22]

I said this last night.

Spags spoke w Witten..asked him about the report about Witten not needing surgery and Witten said he had no clue what Spags was talking about.

Witten went as far to say that he hasn't even met w a doctor yet. This report that he doesn't need surgery, apparently, is completely false.


Ok thanks..
Mickey Spagnola coming up on The Fan at 9:30 [now] CST...

[visionary]

Thats just speculation, becaues that would give him another 11 days to heal. If his injury is healing this good that surgery has already been ruled out, there's a better chance he could play Sept 5. You know Whitten, it will take a doctors order to keep him off the field. I heard right now there's 50/50 chance.

yeah, but the question is will witten be on the field? :D

[erod]

Ok thanks..
Mickey Spagnola coming up on The Fan at 9:30 [now] CST...
Looks like he'll just miss the Giants game. Good news.

[GloryDaysRBack]

What did Spags say?

[Phoenix]

Was watching the Mike & Mike show and about an hour ago they were still saying no surgery for Witten...

[the_h0wey]

Schefter is reporting that Witten will not require surgery and is questionable for week 1.

[jazzcat22]

What did Spags say?

My app for that station cut out as soon as he came on....when they were talking crap earlier, it was working fine....I think it's the station....

[GloryDaysRBack]

Just talked to Broaddus.

He's confirming what I said. No update on Witten. Schefters report is not accurate.

[fifaguy]

"However, after hearing these reports Witten stated that those reports are incorrect, and that the doctors Schefter referred to hadn’t said anything to him.

Witten has been adamant about returning for the season opener against New York, but without being cleared and no actual timetable to go off of it’s best, for him and the team, that he continue (http://www.rantsports.com/dallas-cowboys/2012/08/23/dallas-cowboys-jason-wittens-spleen-still-a-concern/#) to heal."

[jobberone]

I'll leave that in the thread for awhile but there are no official reports out there at present that refutes the earlier reports of surgery not needed.

[ethiostar]

"However, after hearing these reports Witten stated that those reports are incorrect, and that the doctors Schefter referred to hadn’t said anything to him.

Witten has been adamant about returning for the season opener against New York, but without being cleared and no actual timetable to go off of it’s best, for him and the team, that he continue (http://www.rantsports.com/dallas-cowboys/2012/08/23/dallas-cowboys-jason-wittens-spleen-still-a-concern/#) to heal."

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