It was reported that Antonio Brown of the Oakland Raiders was diagnosed with frostbite on his feet on Aug. 7 after receiving cryotherapy in late July. Cryotherapy is the process of exposing athletes to sub-freezing temperatures for two to three minutes with the rationale that it can help heal minor injuries. According to the report, Brown was not wearing the proper footwear to protect his feet from damage while in the cryochamber. This resulted in the freezing, swelling and blistering of the skin on his feet. The severity of the damage and the timeline for being able to practice and play are uncertain.
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Marcus Kemp ACL & MCL Tear
On August 17th, the Kansas City Chiefs’ Marcus Kemp injured his knee while making a contested catch during a preseason game vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers. Following the catch, he came up limping and was kept out of the rest of the game. An MRI the next day confirmed that he tore his ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and his MCL (medial collateral ligament).
The MCL is a ligament that connects the femur (thighbone) to the tibia (shin bone). Its main job is to resist outward turning forces on the knee. MCL tears usually heal well naturally. Kemp will have ACL reconstruction with the goal of playing in the 2020 season.
Andrew Luck Calf Strain
Colts Quarterback, Andrew Luck’s status for Week 1 is unknown due to an ongoing calf problem and a newly reported ankle issue. Luck has a calf strain that has bothered him since April. He missed some of training camp.
While dealing with the ongoing calf muscle strain, no details are provided about the ankle.
Due to multiple serious injuries over the course of just a few seasons, Luck has decided to retire from the NFL.