Durango53
09-28-2005, 04:34 PM
Donovan McNabb has an abdominal strain that will likely need surgery, but the Eagles' medical staff said the star quarterback can play if he can handle the pain.
Trainer Rick Burkholder said rest will not fix the problem. While McNabb will experience discomfort, Burkholder said McNabb does not have to be sidelined now for the sports hernia.
"We're hoping it's something we'll be able to manage," Burkholder said.
Philadelphia's Pro Bowl quarterback is expected to start Sunday against Kansas City.
McNabb was tested last week for the sports hernia, a tear in the abdominal area, but coach Andy Reid called the injury an abdominal strain after the Eagles' win over Oakland.
McNabb went to Boston on Tuesday for another opinion and it was confirmed he has a sports hernia. McNabb is willing to play through the pain.
This is a bummer. I dont like to see any players get hurt. But it is part of the game and the teams that win the Super Bowl are the ones that overcome injurys the most.
Trainer Rick Burkholder said rest will not fix the problem. While McNabb will experience discomfort, Burkholder said McNabb does not have to be sidelined now for the sports hernia.
"We're hoping it's something we'll be able to manage," Burkholder said.
Philadelphia's Pro Bowl quarterback is expected to start Sunday against Kansas City.
McNabb was tested last week for the sports hernia, a tear in the abdominal area, but coach Andy Reid called the injury an abdominal strain after the Eagles' win over Oakland.
McNabb went to Boston on Tuesday for another opinion and it was confirmed he has a sports hernia. McNabb is willing to play through the pain.
This is a bummer. I dont like to see any players get hurt. But it is part of the game and the teams that win the Super Bowl are the ones that overcome injurys the most.