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Is Terrell Suggs' Injury Career Threatening?: A Statistical Analysis of Achilles Tendon Tears in NFL Players

Dr. Bobby performs a statistical analysis of athletic performance following Achilles tendon ruptures in prominent NFL defensive lineman and linebackers.

Last week I wrote an article that provided an overview of Terrell Suggs' injury as well as the impact it could have on his career moving forward. I also discussed a research study that examined Achilles tendon ruptures in NFL athletes. The authors concluded that only two-thirds of players ever come back, and those that do ultimately experience a drastic decline in their performance. These findings appear to paint a pretty bleak picture for Suggs' future.