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Ex-quarterback says HGH could cause rise in injuries in NFL

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In a podcast on CBS Sports, former NFL quarterback Brady Quinn said that while he was not basing any claims on knowledge or evidence, he noted supplements such as HGH can help players get larger at the expense of making them more injury prone (AFP Photo/Jared Wickerham)

New York (AFP) - Former NFL quarterback Brady Quinn, who has spent time with seven clubs, told CBS Sports on Wednesday the rash of major player injuries could be because players are taking HGH.

Quinn, taken by Cleveland with the 22nd pick of the 2007 NFL Draft, spent eight seasons in the NFL, throwing for 3,043 yards and 12 touchdowns with 17 interceptions over 24 games with Cleveland, Denver, Kansas City, St.