Twitter: Stephen Jones: Claiborne suffered a torn patellar tendon; Out for year

[AsthmaField]

I was impressed by the way he came on during the preseason. Seems to have good awareness and speed. Not sure that will ultimately mean much, but he is intriguing.

What I like about Patmon is that he is such a quick twitch player. He has the best quickness and recovery of all the DB's. IMO, we could use a guy like that. Reminds me of Janoris Jenkins with the Rams, minus the ten cent head.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Yes he can. And I'm willing to bet he will.

He'll go on IR but he won't be on the team next year. They'll give him an injury settlement if they have to.

They kept Matt Johnson who never played a down for the Cowboys for 2.5 years. Somehow I think they'll keep Mo around through training camp next year.

 

[Stash]

This is what I think also. If his cap hit is not an issue, he can come back and at worst be a role player, slot, 3rd CB, or even 4th. He would still be better than most others, unless they hit on a few in the dradt / fa.

Way to far away to even think about it.

Here's to a succesful recovery.....

For him and for us!

 

[IAmLegend]

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THIS JUST IN: Cowboys announce CB Morris Claiborne has a torn patella tendon in his knee and will be placed on IR. He's done for 2014.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...atellar-tendon?campaign=Twitter_atn_rosenthal


Welp.

 

[KDM256]

Well that sucks...

 

[JohnnyHopkins]

Bummer, but losing our 4th corner is not a deathblow.

 

[Rack]

They kept Matt Johnson who never played a down for the Cowboys for 2.5 years. Somehow I think they'll keep Mo around through training camp next year.

They won't. Thr Claiborne era is over. Three year rule.

 

[zack]

Wow, this is just crazy. A year ago to the day, I ruptured my patella tendon. I really feel for him. It is a long and difficult recovery. It is worse than an ACL. For two months the knee has to be in a brace (yes, sleep with it too) and you are unable to weight bear for two months. PT generally starts 3 weeks after surgery. Then the pain begins. Essentially, the next step is the bend the knee and hope to get it back to a greater than 90 degree bend.

I didn't start walking until Dec. The biggest issues is ROM and getting the strength back in the quad. You lose a ton of muscle in the quad and to this date, I'm still working that. Good thing for him he is young. I believe that Willams (RB) on our practice squad had the same injury. He should recover. It is little bit tougher for me since I'm an over the hill DII receiver that is 41.

What is interesting is that I know he has battled with tendonitis in the knee. I had tendonitis in my knee for several years and essentially it weakend the patella tendon. My injury occured after I did something stupid. Coaching my sons football team, the kids were warming up. I decided that it would be fun to touch the goal post. I jumped and did it once, and felt great, but decided to do it one my time. On the jump, the patella tendon snapped.

I wish him luck. He has a tough battle ahead not only with recovery, but making an NFL roster after this injury......

 

[coult44]

I'm a conspiracy type sometimes. I could make a case that this whole thing is goofy. From him not getting disciplined, to him starting, to the video of the play, to the quick JJ response afterwards. It's just weird...

 

[RonSpringsdaman20]

well, there you go... time to move on....
heres to a speedy recovery..... and a camp invite from Raiders next year.

 

[DWhite Fan]

Mo is just plain snake bit when it comes to injuries...Well, next man up...

 

[remdak]

They won't. Thr Claiborne era is over. Three year rule.

Claiborne's contract for next year is guaranteed. Cutting him won't save a dime. They will bring him back and give him a shot.

 

[WoodysGirl]

They won't. Thr Claiborne era is over. Three year rule.

This coaching staff has allowed guys a ton of guys like Okoye, Brent, Johnson to rehab on their dime for a chance to compete and improve the team. You think they won't let their Top 5 pick rehab and have a chance to come to camp to compete? Pffpt. I think he'll be back.

We can agree to disagree..

 

[DenCWBY]

Stinks. It's weird that it sort of feels like a blessing in disguise. Rough to go through what he put himself through last week, and then go out and play a few snaps and blow out a ligament and be done for the year. Only to have your replacement play well in what ended up the biggest win of a young season. Hard to come back from that in the locker room, I'd imagine.

I was thinking the same thing. He's just snakebit with injuries and his pro football career overall. Wish him well in future endeavors but I have to think he's done here for the most part.

 

[cowboys1981]

He'll be back. Contract season is next year and we all know how those players play then. Why not reap some benefits that can possibly come of that?

 

[Rack]

This coaching staff has allowed guys a ton of guys like Okoye, Brent, Johnson to rehab on their dime for a chance to compete and improve the team. You think they won't let their Top 5 pick rehab and have a chance to come to camp to compete? Pffpt. I think he'll be back.

We can agree to disagree..

He was the 6th pick. Thought it was a horrible pick at the time and the last three years have proved me right. He's done. He's horrible and his style doesn't even fit marinellis typical scheme.

 

[Rack]

Claiborne's contract for next year is guaranteed. Cutting him won't save a dime. They will bring him back and give him a shot.

He's a progress stopper. He's done.

 

[jrumann59]

I'm a conspiracy type sometimes. I could make a case that this whole thing is goofy. From him not getting disciplined, to him starting, to the video of the play, to the quick JJ response afterwards. It's just weird...

What that he isn't injured? I am sure the NFL frowns upon putting someone on IR that is not injured.

 

[WoodysGirl]

He was the 6th pick. Thought it was a horrible pick at the time and the last three years have proved me right. He's done. He's horrible and his style doesn't even fit marinellis typical scheme.

Ok, but just because you don't like the guy doesn't mean they won't bring the guy back. lol

This team isn't just so deep in talent that they can just let their "Top 6" pick walk without adequate depth replacement. They're going to give him every opportunity to succeed...again

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Yes he can. And I'm willing to bet he will.

He'll go on IR but he won't be on the team next year. They'll give him an injury settlement if they have to.

We'll find out.