According to ESPN Reporter Ed Werder, New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees has multiple rib fractures and a collapsed lung.
Werder has reported that Brees suffered a couple of fractured ribs on a hard hit he took in the first half against the 49ers on Sunday but also had three other fractured ribs from the previous week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that were not seen on X-ray until today. The Saints QB also has a collapsed lung on the right side.
Source: Results of medical evaluations performed today on #Saints quarterback Drew Brees revealed that he has multiple rib fractures on both sides of his chest and a collapsed lung on the right side. Injuries suffered over two weeks. It is uncertain how much time he might miss.
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) November 16, 2020
Drew Brees suffered two fractured ribs Sunday against the 49ers and three others on the right side the previous week against the Bucs that were not seen on X-ray until today. Brees has been advised to be cautious with the collapsed lung.
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) November 16, 2020
