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Originally Posted by ckelly78z
Ben Rothlisburger, and Tom Brady being the unicorn exceptions to that statement....still very competitive at nearly 40 years old.
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Competitive, but beat up.
I can't help but wonder how well they'll get around in 10 or 20 years from now and how badly they will be physically damaged.
Roethlisberger has had 23 documented injuries during his NFL career.
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List of injuries:
2006/2009 – Concussion
Motorcycle accident in 2006, but did not miss any games. Out with a concussion against the Ravens but played against the Raiders in 2006.
2005/2006/2011 – Thumb
Played through injury in all seasons.
2011 – Hand
Did not miss any games.
2006/2007/2008/2012 – Shoulder
2005 – Ribs
Missed game against the Bills.
2006 – Chest
Played through injury against the Bucs.
2005 – Back
Probable against the Patriots, but played.
2006 – Appendix
Did not play against the Dolphins.
2007 – Hip
2004 – Quadriceps
Did not miss any games.
2005 – Knee
Missed four games. Played three through injury. Underwent surgery in 2013.
2007/2011/2012 – Ankle
Did not play against the Ravens in 2007 or the Rams in 2011. Played through injury in 2012.
2007/2010 – Foot
Played through injury against Seahawks.
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In Tom Brady's 17-year NFL career, he has landed on the injury report 186 times.
