Report: Sanchez Has Tear In Right Shoulder

By Phil Sullivan Posted On September 12, 2013

Chris Mortensen is reporting that Mark Sanchez has a torn labrum and is facing surgery. Many local beat reporters are tweeting that Sanchez hasn’t made a decision on surgery at this time.

Jets QB Mark Sanchez is likely to have surgery after Dr. James Andrews confirmed he has a labral tear in right shoulder, per league sources

— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) September 12, 2013

Sanchez expected to take day or two to decide; he still has an option to rehab the shoulder to see if he can play but surgery is more likely

— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) September 12, 2013

If Sanchez wants to take the rehab option to avoid surgery altogether – which is no guarantee – he could still end up on injured reserve

— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) September 12, 2013

Be sure to check out this thread on Mark Sanchez for additional information and fan reaction.

This Article Was Written By Phil Sullivan

Phil Sullivan

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