DBoys
09-28-2005, 04:37 PM
NFL.com wire reports HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (Sept. 28, 2005) -- Jets (http://www.nfl.com/teams/news/NYJ) quarterback Chad Pennington (http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/187395) got the same opinion on his right shoulder from noted orthopedist James Andrews: his rotator cuff is torn.
Pennington visited Andrews on Sept. 27 in Birmingham, Ala., and had an arthogram, where dye is injected into the joint and X-rayed to detect any tears. Andrews, who repaired Pennington's shoulder earlier this year, conferred with the Jets' medical staff and agreed there was a tear, the team said in a statement.
Pennington will be treated with rest and rehab to see how his shoulder responds, and will be re-evaluated by Andrews in two to three weeks. He is out for the season.
Backup Jay Fiedler (http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/12363) dislocated his right shoulder on Sept. 25, when Pennington was reinjured, though coach Herman Edwards said there is a chance Fiedler could return this season.
Pennington tore his rotator cuff last November and had surgery in February. He has never played a full season as a starter, after also injuring his wrist in the 2003 preseason.
Pennington visited Andrews on Sept. 27 in Birmingham, Ala., and had an arthogram, where dye is injected into the joint and X-rayed to detect any tears. Andrews, who repaired Pennington's shoulder earlier this year, conferred with the Jets' medical staff and agreed there was a tear, the team said in a statement.
Pennington will be treated with rest and rehab to see how his shoulder responds, and will be re-evaluated by Andrews in two to three weeks. He is out for the season.
Backup Jay Fiedler (http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/12363) dislocated his right shoulder on Sept. 25, when Pennington was reinjured, though coach Herman Edwards said there is a chance Fiedler could return this season.
Pennington tore his rotator cuff last November and had surgery in February. He has never played a full season as a starter, after also injuring his wrist in the 2003 preseason.