How did Drew Brees recover from his shoulder injury?

Like many professional athletes, Brees' surgery was done by Dr. James Andrews. Even Dr. Andrews was surprised how well he recovered, though, and attributes it at least in part to good physical therapy and Brees' own excellent work ethic. read more

In his most specific comments to date on the shoulder ailment that caused him to miss the first game due to injury in his NFL career, Brees told ESPN's Ed Werder that his rotator cuff muscles were inflamed. Brees will start when the Saints (0-3) play the Dallas Cowboys (2-1) on Sunday night. read more

Brees suffered a torn plantar fascia in his right foot but was able to play through it. Sep 20, 2015: NFL: Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tear : Brees suffered a bruised rotator cuff in his right (throwing) shoulder and missed 1 game. Oct 3, 2010: NFL: Knee MCL Sprain Grade 2: Brees injured his MCL in Week 4 but didn't miss any games. read more