OT: Fairley has foot surgery

Submitted by MichFan1997 on

Per the twitters of Adam Schefter and Jim Schwartz, Fariley had foot surgery today. Will at least miss a significant portion of the pre-season.

Michigan4Life

August 3rd, 2011 at 5:29 PM ^

not having a 1st round pick practicing or playing in preseason games will not be a big deal for the Lions.  The DT is already deep with Suh, C. Williams and SLH.  They were great last year and will not be in a big rush to bring Fairley back into the field.

profitgoblue

August 3rd, 2011 at 5:32 PM ^

Fun fact - he saw that same foot doctor here in Charlotte that profitgoblue has seen.  

(In case you're wondering, yes, I DO have the body and abilities of a professional athlete.)

 

Naked Bootlegger

August 3rd, 2011 at 6:09 PM ^

If you see this doc again, I think you should ask him about treating Nick Fairley's foot.   How could/would this doc respond?  Even though it's complete public knowledge that Fairley had his foot surgery done by this doc, I'm assuming the doc couldn't acknowledge it to you because of HIPAA rules?    Could Fairley sue for a HIPAA violation if the doc divulged to you that he treated Fairley (and you, in turn, chirped to the FREEP)?!

Dr. James Andrews has sliced and diced thousands of pro athletes.   How does he not inadvertently violate HIPAA 8 times in the course of a typical day?

Rather be on BA

August 3rd, 2011 at 5:49 PM ^

This definitely is a bummer. But to be honest, Williams/Hill will likely be just as good, if not better options opposite Suh this year anyways.

It definitely hinders Fairley's progress, but there is no reason to jump over board, or cry "same old Lions".

The Shredder

August 3rd, 2011 at 5:52 PM ^

I think if this was Lashore(spelling?) this would be a bigger deal. The only thing that sucks is that is he doesn't get to be around Suh and the other guys(on the field and in practice situations)

Kennyvr1

August 3rd, 2011 at 5:53 PM ^

I frickin get excited. I'm not trying to be a downer but the Lions get injured more than any team I have ever been involved with and it makes me go crazy.

MattisonMan

August 3rd, 2011 at 6:09 PM ^

It's not like the lions are thin at DT. Williams is as good as any #2 in the league and hill is starting quality and still improving.
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<br>You can go into 'same old lions' mode if stafford or calvin or delmas gets hurt. Other than that, I think they'll still be able to beat .500

Maizeandbluekid

August 3rd, 2011 at 6:15 PM ^

The surgery he had was a success, and he'll only miss most of, if not all of training camp, and more than likely, not any games. We'll definitely see him on the field before the pre-season is up, and he'll be ready and 100% before Week 1 of the regular season. Again, I say this in the nicest way, please calm the hell down.

mdm87

August 3rd, 2011 at 6:16 PM ^

Clayton now reporting that the injury was NOT a lisfranc fracture and he's only expected to miss 3-4 weeks. It sucks, but it could've been a lot worse.

IncognitoWolverino

August 3rd, 2011 at 6:42 PM ^

I'm going to wait until we know the complete severity of the injury. It could just be for part of the pre season, but if it's more, then I'll be disappointed for the lost potential of the Suh-Fairley D Line.

Charlie Chunk

August 3rd, 2011 at 6:48 PM ^

Maybe he had a wart removed...or a hang nail or something.  Don't sweat the small stuff.  He'll be tap dancing throught the line in no time.  Have a little faith!

bronxblue

August 3rd, 2011 at 9:47 PM ^

Not a major loss given the fact he is a rookie and the position has some depth.  Should help integrate him into the defense a bit more, and I fully expect Fairley to see the field by mid-season.