Joe Haden broke his fibula

[SteelerFanInStl]

He's out indefinitely. This sucks!!!

[JayC]

huge blow :(

[tube517]

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[st33lersguy]

Can't afford that

[pczach]

That sucks.

It looks like one of the young CB's are going to be activated. Let's see if Allen or Sutton can play.

[Edman]

Secondary just took a massive blow. Let's hope hes back for the postseason.

[Mojouw]

That sucks.

It looks like one of the young CB's are going to be activated. Let's see if Allen or Sutton can play.

I would hope to see that as well. Easily activate Allen - just swap him and Haden on the game-day roster.

But Sutton gets tricky. If Haden can potentially come back for the playoffs - he can't go on IR.

So now you still have the "where on the roster does Sutton go?" question.

If I was the GM, I would go light at either one of the LB spots (Stevie Johnson?) or roll the dice and let Big Dan McCullers go and hope that the position flexibility of the rest of the DL group can get me through the season.

We should find out what the Steelers will do as soon as Haden gets an official time-line. Expect a move tomorrow, maybe?

[SteelerFanInStl]

I would hope to see that as well. Easily activate Allen - just swap him and Haden on the game-day roster.

But Sutton gets tricky. If Haden can potentially come back for the playoffs - he can't go on IR.

So now you still have the "where on the roster does Sutton go?" question.

If I was the GM, I would go light at either one of the LB spots (Stevie Johnson?) or roll the dice and let Big Dan McCullers go and hope that the position flexibility of the rest of the DL group can get me through the season.

We should find out what the Steelers will do as soon as Haden gets an official time-line. Expect a move tomorrow, maybe?

I'd cut McCullers. He serves no purpose.

[BlackAndGold]

Haden can be placed on IR and still return once he is healthy.

[pczach]

I would hope to see that as well. Easily activate Allen - just swap him and Haden on the game-day roster.

But Sutton gets tricky. If Haden can potentially come back for the playoffs - he can't go on IR.

So now you still have the "where on the roster does Sutton go?" question.

If I was the GM, I would go light at either one of the LB spots (Stevie Johnson?) or roll the dice and let Big Dan McCullers go and hope that the position flexibility of the rest of the DL group can get me through the season.

We should find out what the Steelers will do as soon as Haden gets an official time-line. Expect a move tomorrow, maybe?


With the new IR rules, they may be able to place him on IR and bring him back if he is ready this season. If they do that they don't have to make room on the roster for him until they bring him back.

[EzraTank]

Haden can be placed on IR and still return once he is healthy.

Correct. IR doesn't apply in post season.

[pczach]

Haden can be placed on IR and still return once he is healthy.


Sorry about that. I read Mojouw's post and replied without seeing you answered before I did.

[Mojouw]

Haden can be placed on IR and still return once he is healthy.


With the new IR rules, they may be able to place him on IR and bring him back if he is ready this season. If they do that they don't have to make room on the roster for him until they bring him back.

Ok. Did the do away with the whole "you can only do that once thing"? Because I thought Sutton was the Steelers chance to do the IR and return thing?

Oops! Here is a pretty decent summary of it -- https://www.cincyjungle.com/2017/7/27/16026610/nfl-training-camps-2017-pup-nfi-ir-roster-designations

So take Sutton off IR and put Haden on IR and he can come back in 8 weeks. So either for the Week 17 game or for the 1st playoff game?

Am I reading this right?

[BlackAndGold]

2 players can return from IR, they changed the rule in the offseason.

Tbh, they need to let any player come off IR when they are healthy.

[Mojouw]

2 players can return from IR, they changed the rule in the offseason.

Tbh, they need to let any player come off IR when they are healthy.

Ok. But what about the whole 8 weeks thing? Does that stop applying if there are 8 weeks or less? That's the part that is confusing me.

[BlackAndGold]

Ok. But what about the whole 8 weeks thing? Does that stop applying if there are 8 weeks or less? That's the part that is confusing me.

I'm not sure, I'll guess assume it won't matter. Hopefully we'll find out more soon.

[stillers4me]

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[86WARD]

This blows big time...hope it’s just a 6-8 week thing...

[pczach]

Here is an Injured Reserve Tracker I found. It lists everyone that has been on IR or who is still on IR, how much their cap hit is, the cash value, and those players "Designated to Return".

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/injured-reserve/

[teegre]

This guy is an actual surgeon, who writes for the local paper about sports-related injuries.

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/profootballdoc/sd-sp-pfd-joe-haden-fracture-leg-1112-story,amp.html

He was dead-on accurate about the Tuitt injury (Week 1).

[tube517]

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EDIT: Didn't see Tiger's post above but she is also a surgeon and a contributor to Steelers Depot.

She seems to confirm what the SD doctor says above. High fracture is "best" case scenario

[Born2Steel]

I know a lot of times if we see a high fibula fracture where I work, the docs usually don't even put them in anything. I also know there are different rules for pro athletes. At the lower end, it's called a broken ankle. At the high end of the same bone, just really sore. Sort of like ribs in that as long as there's no danger of the break causing more damage, it's let pain be your guide. Hopefully he's not down long at all.

[86WARD]

This guy is an actual surgeon, who writes for the local paper about sports-related injuries.

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/profootballdoc/sd-sp-pfd-joe-haden-fracture-leg-1112-story,amp.html

He was dead-on accurate about the Tuitt injury (Week 1).

He does a weekly spot on NFL Radio and it’s really good and insightful. He brings some good “truth” to a lot of the rumors surrounding injuries.

[SteelMayhem72]

I heard charlie batch mention revis is still out there...take a shot???

[polamalubeast]

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[Shoes]

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Good news!

[SteelerFanInStl]

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I just read that. Definitely good news.

[SteelMayhem72]

Good news!
definitely good news

[st33lersguy]

If true, excellent news. Let's hope he stays healthy if he is back after 3 weeks

[AtlantaDan]

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Life in the NFL - just a "slight" broken leg

Tis but a flesh wound


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNlcGpUD5zw

Sounds like another job for the 12th Man - Tramadol

[hawaiiansteeler]

Joe Haden could miss only three weeks

Posted by Mike Florio on November 12, 2017

The news initially was bad regarding Steelers cornerback Joe Haden. It may not be quite as bad as at first feared.

Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Haden could miss only three weeks with a slight fracture of the fibula. The injury will not require surgery.

The Steelers face the Titans, Packers, Bengals, and Ravens before a showdown with the Patriots in Week 15.

Haden, signed by the Steelers after being cut by the Browns in August, has started all nine games this year. His absence will mean more reps for Coty Sensabaugh and veteran William Gay.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/11/12/joe-haden-could-miss-only-three-weeks/

[GBMelBlount]

Wow....3 weeks would be awesome...finger and fibulas crossed. :crossed:

[BlackAndGold]

I sure hope this is true.

[Moose]

Good news ! Let's hope it works out for him.

[lipps83]

Good news, give him an extra week to be sure.

[teegre]

Assuming it’s only 3 weeks, IMO, the Steelers “should” rest him until December 17th.

(Flacco is the 33rd ranked QB this year; no need to rush Haden back for that game.)

[86WARD]

Three weeks would be nice...

Was thinking about Vontae Davis or maybe Revis as a long term sub...but maybe not necessary.

[tube517]

I'd be happy to have him back for the playoffs.

I'm sure he'll want to play that last game vs the Stains, though.

[Craic]

I'd be happy to have him back for the playoffs.

I'm sure he'll want to play that last game vs the Stains, though.

I know what you're saying, but I'd definitely prefer him back a week or so before that. Let him get in and get a couple weeks' worth of reps against before heading into the playoffs.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

I'd cut McCullers. He serves no purpose.

True, he is kind of needing the Duce Staley Sweatpant attire to truly become legendarily useless.

[polamalubeast]

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Thank god his season is not over!

[Rotorhead]

I would like him back for the Ravens game so he can shake off the rust for the Pats. I want the Pats game and we will need to play 100% mistake free on that. Without Haden we will play Zone Def and get carved up like usual, and probably lose our home field advantage.

[Neversatisfied]

I would like him back for the Ravens game so he can shake off the rust for the Pats. I want the Pats game and we will need to play 100% mistake free on that. Without Haden we will play Zone Def and get carved up like usual, and probably lose our home field advantage.
I 100% agree, In my mind the Steelers need Home field against New England, the Pats at home would shut down the Run game and make the Steelers a pass only team which would spell disaster for Ben who is atrocious on the road

[polamalubeast]

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[86WARD]

Encouraging.

[SteelMember]

Keep reading "before the end of regular season", so I'm holding out hope.

[tube517]

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Is it Juju's???

[Lady Steel]

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Nice! Now slap some duct tape on it and get back out there! :chuckle:

[polamalubeast]

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[43Hitman]

Come on back Haden!! We need you!!

[zulater]

Is it Juju's???


:lol: Someone had to go there!:heh:

[hawaiiansteeler]

Steelers cornerback Joe Haden making 'good progress' from broken leg

JOE RUTTER | Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017

http://triblive.com/csp/mediapool/sites/dt.common.streams.StreamServer.cls?STREAMOID=zRW8f bbsSU4dC5ROnp_Wns$daE2N3K4ZzOUsqbU5sYvVDj3XWO3f36d KkR3ygXV$WCsjLu883Ygn4B49Lvm9bPe2QeMKQdVeZmXF$9l$4 uCZ8QDXhaHEp3rvzXRJFdy0KqPHLoMevcTLo3h8xh70Y6N_U_C ryOsw6FTOdKL_jpQ-&CONTENTTYPE=image/jpeg

Joe Haden didn't want to talk about the New England Patriots on Wednesday. Just not for the same reason as his teammates.

While most Steelers teammates preferred not discussing the matchup against the Patriots in three weeks — the “elephant in the room,” according to coach Mike Tomlin — Haden doesn't have the luxury of looking ahead to any games on the schedule with a degree of certainty.

Three days after shedding the crutches he used since fracturing his fibula, the veteran cornerback offered no timetable for his return.

It could be against the Patriots on Dec. 17. It could be for the Houston Texans on Christmas Day or the Cleveland Browns on New Year's Eve. Or maybe it won't be until the playoffs in January.

Haden doesn't have the immediate answer. The only certainty is he won't play in a third consecutive game Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium.

to read rest of article:

http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/13006970-74/steelers-cornerback-joe-haden-making-good-progress-from-broken-leg

[Rotorhead]

I just read that he is getting an MRI and targeting Pats week for a return as long as everything is healed up. Crossing my fingers for that return as that will be the biggest game of our regular season!

[Craic]

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Although riding a bike isn't the same as running, it's great to see him doing it. One concern that hasn't been discussed is conditioning. At least being able to ride a bike means he can work on it a little until he gets back on the field.

[smokin3000gt]

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it always amazes me how fast these guys heal after an injury. Broken leg? ehhh... he'll be back in a week.

Meanwhile I step on a lego and I'm all like

http://bodegascastromartin.com/wp-content/uploads/full-body-cast.jpg

[tube517]

it always amazes me how fast these guys heal after an injury. Broken leg? ehhh... he'll be back in a week.

Meanwhile I step on a lego and I'm all like

http://bodegascastromartin.com/wp-content/uploads/full-body-cast.jpg

http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/359/433/9f2.jpg :chuckle:

[86WARD]

it always amazes me how fast these guys heal after an injury. Broken leg? ehhh... he'll be back in a week.

Meanwhile I step on a lego and I'm all like

http://bodegascastromartin.com/wp-content/uploads/full-body-cast.jpg

LMAO

[AtlantaDan]

it always amazes me how fast these guys heal after an injury. Broken leg? ehhh... he'll be back in a week.

Meanwhile I step on a lego and I'm all like

http://bodegascastromartin.com/wp-content/uploads/full-body-cast.jpg

You should get your doc to write you a scrip for Toradol

[Mojouw]

This is a great thread. Made my work-day a bit better.

[43Hitman]

it always amazes me how fast these guys heal after an injury. Broken leg? ehhh... he'll be back in a week.

Meanwhile I step on a lego and I'm all like

http://bodegascastromartin.com/wp-content/uploads/full-body-cast.jpg


http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/359/433/9f2.jpg :chuckle:

You guys are two of my favorite posters, always making me laugh. :lol: