Saints OT Terron Armstead to avoid neck surgery

WhoDat!656 · 01-19-2015, 08:22 PM

As the season came to a close, Terron Armstead was unsure if he would require surgery to repair his injured neck. It turns out he has nothing to worry about.

The Saints left tackle is expected to be able to avoid the operating table and recover through rest and rehabilitation, according to a league source.

Armstead battled the injury throughout the season and missed the final two games of the season against the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was also limited to 13 snaps the week prior against Chicago.

Prior to suffering the injury, Armstead was one of the more durable players on the roster, starting every game before being sidelined against the Falcons. With Armstead out, Bryce Harris started in his place.

Armstead told ESPN in December he was optimistic about his health.

If Armstead makes a full recovery, it will be good news for New Orleans. The team enters the offseason needing to make upgrades across the line, particularly at center and possibly guard. A more reliable swing tackle is also likely an area of need.

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saintsfan1976 · 01-19-2015, 09:16 PM

Someone get his stem cells. This may be the first Saint in recent history to no require surgery.

hagan714 · 01-19-2015, 10:10 PM

good news

|Mitch| · 01-19-2015, 10:12 PM

What exactly was the injury to his neck? Not a disk injury, I hope...

QBREES9 · 01-19-2015, 10:39 PM

Good news.

Rugby Saint II · 01-20-2015, 06:13 PM

The big boy probably needs to see a chiropractor.

jeanpierre · 01-20-2015, 10:29 PM

Have to geaux back and look at the tape and see who slapped his head sideways...

Field Justice Must Be Served...

The Warrior Code Demands It...

brees84 · 01-20-2015, 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Have to geaux back and look at the tape and see who slapped his head sideways...

Field Justice Must Be Served...

The Warrior Code Demands It...

If I remember correctly Cadet kicked him in the head.

jeanpierre · 01-20-2015, 11:06 PM

Originally Posted by brees84

If I remember correctly Cadet kicked him in the head.

Cut 'em...

Cruize · 01-21-2015, 01:59 AM

Protecting Drew's blind side is a heavy load.

01-19-2015, 08:22 PM	#1
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,062	Saints OT Terron Armstead to avoid neck surgery As the season came to a close, Terron Armstead was unsure if he would require surgery to repair his injured neck. It turns out he has nothing to worry about. The Saints left tackle is expected to be able to avoid the operating table and recover through rest and rehabilitation, according to a league source. Armstead battled the injury throughout the season and missed the final two games of the season against the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was also limited to 13 snaps the week prior against Chicago. Prior to suffering the injury, Armstead was one of the more durable players on the roster, starting every game before being sidelined against the Falcons. With Armstead out, Bryce Harris started in his place. Armstead told ESPN in December he was optimistic about his health. If Armstead makes a full recovery, it will be good news for New Orleans. The team enters the offseason needing to make upgrades across the line, particularly at center and possibly guard. A more reliable swing tackle is also likely an area of need. ProSportsDaily
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01-19-2015, 09:16 PM	#2
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,846 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints OT Terron Armstead to avoid neck surgery Someone get his stem cells. This may be the first Saint in recent history to no require surgery. saintfan and dizzle88 like this.

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