Injured New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is progressing well, but he said doctors discovered several more rib fractures Saturday night. Initial reports Monday indicated that Brees suffered five fractured ribs, but he told ESPN on Saturday that further X-rays and CAT scans revealed a total of 11 rib fractures -- eight on his left side and three on his right. TODD GURLEY HELPS SURPRISE ATLANTA MILITARY FAMILY WITH TRANSITIONAL HOUSINGBrees was unable to finish last week’s game against the 49ers after absorbing a heavy hit on a sack attempt by 287-pound San Francisco defensive tackle Kentavius Street, who was penalized for roughing on the play. The quarterback was placed on the injured reserve list Friday, meaning he would miss at least three games -- beginning with the Week 11 game against the Atlanta Falcons. CLICK HERE TO GET MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe hope is Brees will be able to return in Week 14.

Source: Fox News November 22, 2020 16:40 UTC