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Ex-Lion James Ihedigbo on playing with broken leg: 'I'll just tight my shoes'

HOUSTON -- Buffalo safety James Ihedigbo was sprinting across the field during a Week 14 game against Pittsburgh when an offensive lineman fell into him. Pain began streaking through his leg.

He thought he suffered a high ankle sprain, but decided to tough it out.

"Went to the sideline, was going to ask them to tape it," said Ihedigbo, who played for the Lions from 2014-15. "But I was like, 'Nah, I'll just tighten my shoes.'"

So Ihedigbo ran back onto the field, and finished the game. He made six tackles. Then he found out, he'd played through a broken leg.