Report: Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett tore a ligament in his thumb and may need surgery
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New England Patriots third-string quarterback Jacoby Brissett reportedly tore a ligament in his right thumb during the second half against the Texans on Thursday night and likely needs surgery, Mike Petraglia of New England's WEEI reported Friday.
Brissett started against the Texans after Jimmy Garoppolo went down in Week 2 against the Dolphins. Garoppolo, of course, was filling in for Tom Brady during his four-game suspension for Deflategate.
Source confirms torn right thumb ligament for Jacoby Brissett. Suffered injury in 2nd half Thursday. Faces likely surgery for stabilization.
- Mike Petraglia (@Trags) September 23, 2016
The Patriots face the Bills in the final game before Brady's return, and unless Garoppolo is healthy enough to start, the Patriots will have no choice but to start wide receiver Julian Edelman at quarterback. Garoppolo suited up as an emergency back-up on Thursday night, but was not healthy enough to play. Edelman last played quarterback eight years ago, in college at Kent State.
Against the Texans on Thursday, Brissett completed 11 of 19 passes for 103 yards. He added 48 yards rushing, and a touchdown.
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