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ExNFL head team doc 17+years | Live injury analysis NFL NBA MLB | all insights @SICscore | Official Injury Expert @SiriusXM @FoxSportsRadio

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1Jan 1, '23#NFL investigation incoming. Gloves can be "sticky" but foreign substances not allowed.91.1×8M12k666291
2Jan 3, '23The concern is for the person, not the game. Hope Hamlin is ok. Reaction seemed like a heart issue from the chest contusion. Other than a hospital, no better place to collapse 🙏🙏77×6.8M14k1.4k738
3Dec 29, '2458 yd FG is good off cross bar If players routinely can dunk, why not put a guy back on long FGs to catch(block) ball with one hand? (I get you can't bat at ball)44.5×3.9M2.3k15120
4Oct 20, '24#DeshaunWatson By video, clear right Achilles tendon rupture Telltale calf reverberation Surgery and season over42.4×3.7M11k1.4k1.3k
5Oct 25, '25It's gone on too long @RyanDLeaf27.9×2.5M2.3k85823
6Jan 3, '23Kudos to the @Bengals and @BuffaloBills medical staffs. 👏27.2×2.4M3.1k65063
7Feb 3, '20Little @cheetah stealing the @Chiefs locker room show.22×015k1.2k108
8Sep 30, '25The fact that Tyreek Hill had surgery tonight and not last night is good news. He’ll need multiple procedures to reconstruct his knee. Out at least 1 year, maybe 2. Still career-th19.7×1.7M3.5k203430
9Oct 1, '24When it comes to ACL injuries, no definitive news of tear is considered good news 🙏19.7×1.7M3.7k21583
10Jan 10, '24Torn rotator cuff & sprained AC joint are two distinctly different injuries. Happy to do injury analysis if given full video. In any case, sling doesn't fit (way too small). Ge17.2×1.5M3.1k4026
11Nov 19, '23#MattStafford Can't imagine taking a hit like this16×1.4M2.9k15398
12Oct 12, '25Facemask is removed to allow airway access. Helmet left on to avoid neck hyperextension with the shoulder pads still on. 🙏 for @AZCardinals back up TE14.6×1.3M8.6k114356
13Oct 13, '24WARNING: GRAPHIC #AidanHutchinson @Lions Emergency surgery incoming and season over Details here with recovery optimism for 202513.2×1.2M1.1k158369
14Nov 3, '25Jayden Daniels' elbow dislocation injury was grotesque, but because it is not his throwing elbow, there will not be a Tommy John UCL surgery. This injury is not career-threatening,12×1.1M2.1k242242
15Nov 28, '22The grass home @Eagles field potentially saves a serious knee injury for RT #LaneJohnson.11.4×07.8k61567
16Jul 27, '23By distanced video, appears to be right calf muscle strain. Doesn't appear to be Achilles. This is the non ACL side. Could miss significant training camp time and gastroc strains d10.3×909k1.2k30021
17Dec 1, '24#TrevorLawrence Will be ruled out due to posturing Obvious visual signs of concussion Hit was late but not to head Head hits turf 2nd documented concussion10.2×901k82093114
18Sep 14, '25#JoeBurrow early War Room analysis We found the video, left turf toe And why he won't return (and how long)9.4×826k1k81159
19Sep 30, '25Tyreek Hill Carted off with left knee dislocation. Apparent multi-ligament tear. Hope nerve and artery ok. Horrible end to season.9.3×817k1.6k114328
20Jun 11, '19Pay attention to how #KevinDurant right calf contracts violently. Beleive it or not, the strength of the gasteocnemius muscle contracting so quickly/forcefully is what tears the Ac9.1×03.4k1.5k67
21Sep 30, '25Tyreek Hill suffered a severe knee dislocation, which is considered a true orthopedic emergency. This type of injury can damage the artery and stretch the nerve — hopefully that is8.9×786k1.1k111133
22Jan 3, '23Hope this is true! Vitals are key. Being intubated (breathing tube) is normal.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏8.3×729k2.1k26010
23Oct 3, '25Tyreek Hill is already walking after surgery. Here is why it's not necessarily great news.8.2×721k1.3k88341
24Aug 9, '23Not sure how I offended you. Made it clear I haven't met or examined you and simply state that it will be a tough task. If you come back early and play well, you become an even big8.2×720k8701821
25Jan 1, '23A move straight out of @WWE, but the ground not as soft as the ring.7.8×691k1.2k8731
26Sep 30, '22Don't see how #Tua can return with the form of posturing in his arms/hands/fingers. Can't be anything else but presumed head trauma that can explain that away.7.3×03.6k476157
27Oct 27, '24#ChrisOlave just off concussion protocol and now being evaluated for head again.6.3×555k3k175134
28Sep 17, '23Fake #ButtFumble 🤣6.0×532k1.2k15386
29May 9, '19I know TV said "calf" and "as far as we know not Achilles" but video has me worried for the worst. Will explain why in an article soon. Hope the limited video lies.5.8×02.4k84748
30Oct 18, '17By video, unfortunately ankle fracture dislocation. Will need immediate reduction, eventual surgery. Will miss most if not all of season.5.7×01.4k1.4k0
31Sep 21, '25Chargers RB Najee Harris Left Achilles Surgery, season over5.6×490k1.1k10865
32Dec 30, '24#JaydenDaniels Pays to be young and flexible Escapes right high ankle sprain5.4×475k7945277
33Oct 30, '17Knee out of place so far, artery was torn. One of the true emergencies. Early action saves leg. Still more hurdles.5.2×01.7k1.1k0
35Jan 4, '23Room air is 21% oxygen. Would expect an attempt at extubation (removal of breathing tube) tomorrow.🤞🙏 More positivity added to our cautious optimism from last night.5.0×438k1.1k1196
36Jan 3, '23I am sure no update tonight makes people rightfully worried, but the best sign of hope is the ambulance waited for his family before going to the hospital. Cardiac contusions are v4.7×415k1.3k1517
37Oct 10, '25Head coach vs. head team physician. Medical should always win this debate. Safety first.4.6×405k7454454
38May 24, '19Ribs hurt. Pride injured.4.5×03.7k743
39Dec 18, '18Pride severely injured. Check BAC.4.0×02.2k43520
40Jan 3, '23Common to control airway and breathing in all critical situations. Other than a hospital, no better place to collapse than an NFL field due to the two dozen medical professionals a4.0×354k864956
41Jul 27, '23Confirmed not Achilles.3.7×325k646502
42Jun 11, '19KD clearly grabbing at Achilles. Not saying complete tear but that is too low to be called calf. Bad news, his finals are done even if there is a game 7. Good news, should not affe3.7×01.4k6855
43Jan 3, '23This is GREAT early news! The combined 20+ medical professionals from both @BuffaloBills and @Bengals teamed up to save his life with quick action. Cardiac arrest from the contusio3.6×318k95612313
44Jan 5, '25#JordanLove By video, right elbow contusion Possible "funny bone" No structural worry Expect next week to be a go @packers may play it safe today3.6×317k6969927
45Sep 25, '22#Tua will be ruled out for @MiamiDolphins vs @BuffaloBills. Outward signs of head injury means ruled out even if clears the concussion protocol.3.4×01.3k22551
46Sep 3, '21Will be OK in long run but not this season. By video, clear left Achilles tendon rupture. Fairly classic. Season over and surgery.3.4×01.5k29743
47Aug 13, '22By video, the news is not good.3.4×080024331
48Sep 15, '253 months is very optomistic! Surgery means end of season. Horrible news.3.3×289k7408423
49Sep 16, '19This appears too be a thumb brace for instability which brings ligament tear into play as discussed already. Fingers crossed and hoping for good news.3.2×01.7k38811
50Nov 24, '18Dislocated knee confirmed. Likely emergency surgery to "save" his leg comes next as artery likely disrupted. This is a #ZachMiller @ChicagoBears situation. Wish this athlete the be3.2×01.1k47214
51Dec 5, '17When laying on the ground unable to feel legs, having it turn out to be a spinal cord concussion is like completing a hail-mary. So happy for #RyanShazier3.2×01.5k5280
52Jun 11, '19When you see this, it typically means a complete Achilles tendon rupture. Kudos to KD for trying to help the team. Hope the video lies.3.2×01.2k60114
53Dec 15, '24Removal of jersey/pads/helmet to give access to patient/player. Only one angle but the hit very concerning for significant neck injury. Prayers up.3.1×272k7453443
54Jan 6, '19By video, very clear ankle fracture/dislocation. Fibula fracture and ligament tear. Will need surgery. Obviously done for year but reasonable chance to return for 2019 week 1.3.1×01.3k5314
55Sep 12, '23Thanks. I don't call it "guessing". I call it injury analysis by video and did it for 17 years with the @Chargers. Not diagnosis but sharing insider KNOWLEDGE, not insider informat2.9×252k696347
56Dec 15, '20Telltale IV sign. For those that doubted the muscle cramps and need for intravenous fluids: the bandage wrap around the forearm near elbow on the non-dominant side.2.8×01.1k20614
57Jan 8, '24Not a single roughing the passer call for #JustinFields this season and even as a runner sliding didn't get this call either.2.7×242k1.2k11812
58May 25, '20At request of @barstoolsports @BarstoolBigCat fans, I have resorted to analyzing video game injuries.🤣 By limited video, @OfficialJoJo25 appears to suffer right high ankle. Return2.7×02.2k557
59Aug 13, '22Anabolic steroids don't help schapoid healing or ringworm.2.6×01.5k20135
61Feb 3, '20Sample of how delayed the broadcast is. Real kickoff vs TV.2.5×01.1k36135
62Nov 5, '21Pretty classic Achilles tendon tear for #MarcusMaye. Even looked back to see who kicked him. Patients often swear to me that someone did.2.5×01.3k15536
63Jul 9, '17.@sixers fans can stop panicking. By video, appears to be standard low lateral ankle sprain. Looks bad, heals well. Common basketball injury2.5×08274971
64Nov 16, '19#TuaTagovailoa hip dislocation. Season and BCS over. Potential career and NFL ramifications. Hope for the best.2.3×066336411
65Aug 10, '19I have a solution to the @AB84 helmet issue. If he signs a waiver with full understanding on the potential consequences and waives his right to sue, let him wear the old helmet. #I2.2×01.4k1523
66Jun 30, '21Good news: hope he avoids ACL tear. Bad news: undoubtedly done for series and playoffs. More details coming soon @Outkick.2.1×072525614
67Nov 15, '19In life, this would land you in jail.2.0×01.2k1834
68Jan 11, '22🙏 By video, #JamesonWilliams appears to suffer left knee ACL and MCL tear non contact. Top prospect. Best wishes.2.0×073720728
69Feb 14, '22Worry for left knee ACL retear on @obj. Hope I am wrong but left foot sticks in turf and knee shifts non contact.🙏2.0×081922520
70Feb 6, '21On this limited video, I do not note a shoulder injury.1.9×01.5k570
72Sep 10, '18.@AaronRodgers12 is back for 2nd half. No big ACL type brace but appears to have a hinged sleeve with metal stays on side like would be used with a mild MCL sprain.1.8×07963112
73Jan 15, '20Got to say @PFTCommenter was impressive. And no injuries.1.8×01.5k72
74Jun 11, '19Boo!🙁 Boot and crutches consistent with Achilles tear. Easy clinical diagnosis even though formal word won't come until after MRI.1.7×06342758
76Jan 20, '19Standard inversion left lateral basketball type ankle sprain. Looks worse than it is. My money is #Lonzo back well before #LeBron groin tendon injury @Lakers.1.6×08251881
77Jan 31, '22Down the highway from @SoFiStadium, my 9 year-old son had to play his basketball game with a mask on Sunday but...1.6×09151354
78Nov 27, '22Are head coaches subject to concussion checks?1.6×079512221
79Oct 30, '17The fact that #ZachMiller is now having a MRI is a great sign. If leg still in danger, would not be worried about the ligaments. 👍1.6×08302240
80Oct 30, '19In my almost two decades as @NFL team physician, I have never needed to have a player put on a helmet before passing a physical. The physical doesn't involve trying on a helmet, th1.4×08901351
81Dec 30, '19Ultimate in class and toughness. Haven't been his team doctor for years and still the post game shout out today. (On the 10th anniversary of his ACL last year, he texted me thanks 1.4×01k5912
82Dec 11, '17#Respect Let's not overlook how @cj_wentz got up and played for 3 more snaps after tearing his ACL and did not come off the field until after he threw 4th TD pass to put @Eagles ah1.4×07622060
83Jul 24, '20By video analysis, appears to have frozen shoulder associated with arthritis and a rotator cuff tear. Unlikely to return to throw again this season. Hope he is OK.1.4×08441112
84Jul 23, '21#HIPAA doesn't apply to yourself, only a third party. Everyone has the right to disclose or not disclose their own medical info but that has nothing to do with HIPAA.1.4×07731491
87Jan 18, '22My 9 year-old son pointed out to me how it was funny that the back of #AaronDonald helmet says "stop hate" as the extra-curriculars happen. 🤣1.2×0803749
88Nov 20, '20.@dkm14 with dark visor. A) needs medical reason to use a darkened visor B) even then, this level of tint is rare (except for stars) More evidence that Metcalf has arrived as the @1.2×0811464
89Nov 20, '19Where is a college kid going to get this kind of money?1.2×0807651
90Feb 28, '19Hard to do in 280 characters. If there is enough interest In #EricBerry heel, I can try to write an article. If enough people reply/retweet/like, I will do it. Thanks.1.2×06761280
91Sep 21, '25Low #SICscore on referee eyes today. So much for point of emphasis on tush push.1.2×105k7008315
92Jun 15, '19Very misleading/inaccurate. A) The guy quoted is not a doctor B) Possible to return fully C) I think KD is still worth and will get a max deal. See my tineline.1.2×06831235
93Oct 29, '18Too bad this wasn't @stefondiggs. The helmet would have stuck to his hands and @Vikings might have avoided penalty.1.2×0782731
94Nov 28, '22Note the grass/dirt fly up and give way under right foot. Like ski binding releasing to save knee injury. @LaneJohnson65 specifically addressed the grass saving him post game. As a1.1×0718796
96Sep 14, '19Dear @RobGronkowski, Love you but if you show us one legitimate "fix", there is a Nobel Prize in Medcine waiting for you. Right now, only prevention exists. Thanks.1.0×0673790
97Dec 15, '18A nice surprise to wake up to this AM. Twins picture on front page @nytimes sports section.1.0×0747291
98Oct 18, '19Lesson learned. Don't bathe the kids during football. Trying to catch up and take a look.0.9×0639371
99Aug 19, '19"Minor" surgery is when it happens to someone other than you.0.9×0662492

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