Doggone it. As it turns out, the reason that ex-NFL tight end Joseph Fauria gave for spraining his ankle in 2014 -- chasing his puppy down the stairs -- was too good to be true.
At the time, Fauria, who was with the Detroit Lions, said he missed two steps while chasing after his 3-month-old Pomeranian/Husky mix, Lil' Rufio, at his apartment after Week 3 of the NFL season. While bracing for a fall, he put his 265-pound frame on his left foot and sprained his ankle.
"He was about to pee and I was like, 'Come here you little .