Jacoby Brissett reportedly has torn ligament in thumb; Patriots deny
Could the New England Patriots need yet another quarterback?
Jacoby Brissett reportedly tore a ligament in his right thumb during Thursday’s game against Houston, and will likely need surgery to repair it.
Source confirms torn right thumb ligament for Jacoby Brissett. Suffered injury in 2nd half Thursday. Faces likely surgery for stabilization.
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) September 23, 2016
A Patriots source downplayed that report.
Patriots' source texts @diannaESPN about Jacoby Brissett's thumb injury, "No tear, it's fine." https://t.co/KoM31pw1Br
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 23, 2016
In fact, there is even some hope that Jimmy Garoppolo might be able to return for Week 4.
Patriots also believe QB Jimmy Garappolo has chance to be ready for Buffalo in week 4, per source, but still too early to say for sure.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 23, 2016
We’re guessing the Patriots will find a way to avoid having to turn to this guy as their quarterback. They will have a ten day window to get it together, and they only have to survive one more week before they get Tom Brady back.
