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Sources: Favre won't need major surgery

By Ed Werder

Updated: December 30, 2008, 6:37 PM ET

Brett Favre has been told by doctors that pain in his right shoulder is from a torn biceps tendon and some calcification in the area, but the New York Jets quarterback would need nothing more than arthroscopic surgery to repair the injury, sources said.

The sources Tuesday also said the 39-year-old Favre might be able to avoid an arthroscopic procedure altogether if he decides to play a 19th NFL season. While playing with what is described as a partial tear of the biceps tendon, Favre contributed to the late-season Jets collapse with nine interceptions and only two touchdown passes in the final five games.

Favre has been encouraged to take as much time as he needs before determining whether to return to the Jets. According to a source, Favre is expected to deliberate for several weeks, perhaps to allow New York time to hire former coach Eric Mangini's successor. Mangini was fired Monday after three seasons.

Favre had complained about pain and seemed to suffer diminished arm strength late in the season. He indicated he was unwilling to undergo numerous surgeries if they were necessary to keep him playing. The latest medical development -- the tear is located near the acromioclavicular joint, sources said -- suggests Favre can make his decision knowing major surgery is not necessary.

Favre had a similar injury to his left shoulder three years ago while playing for the Packers and avoided surgery. He experienced relief from the pain that time when the tendon finally released and has been told to expect the same this time, according to the source. The purpose of arthroscopic surgery would be to provide relief from pain immediately.

Favre led the league with 22 interceptions, matching his number of touchdown passes. He passed for 3,472 yards, his fewest since 2003. In Favre's last five games, four of them losses, his highest passer rating was 61.4.

Ed Werder covers the NFL for ESPN.

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this would explain a lot, the last thing i thought would go on brett is his arm

[Rastak]

As was discussed earlier today in the Favre thread.

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As was discussed earlier today in the Favre thread.

well, who the hell looks in there?

i try to avoid it as much as possible

[Rastak]

As was discussed earlier today in the Favre thread.

well, who the hell looks in there?

i try to avoid it as much as possible

In the Favre thread for Favre news? Good point, an unlikely place.

[gbgary]

i try to avoid it as much as possible

me too. lots of dead horses in there. good thing peta hasn't checked it out.

[bobblehead]

hmm..sounds like an excuse. How ironic that all the people that swore ARod would be out by week 4 are now using injury as an excuse for BF's 6th 20 pick season.

[Patler]

Brett Favre MUST have been the only QB who played with an injured throwing arm/shoulder this season, wasn't he?

[cpk1994]

Brett Favre MUST have been the only QB who played with an injured throwing arm/shoulder this season, wasn't he?

Just consider who wrote that and what network he works for.

[RashanGary]

Brett had one championship year with the NFL's best defense and ST's. Before that and after that his play has been proped up as a savior (that never happened to save). There's always a reason (excuse) for why Brett is the savior but didn't save. It's always someone else or some surrounding circumstance but never does it dim the bright eyed believers view that he carries 52 men to the top of the mountain year after year.

The fact that Brett is a legend in Green Bay and around hickville USA is undeniable but the combination of intellectual honesty and intellectual prowess of those who worship. . . . well, there is none. Like most legends, it's a bunch of overblown, overrated hype that Favre himself has never lived up to except in the dreamy, star struck eyes of the willing believers. These believers lack of reasoning can stem from a variety of reasons, many of which are personal and many based in tardation.

His durability has been awe inspiring and his longevity impressive. He was a really, really good player for a long, long time. He put together a hell of a respectable career that we can all appreciate. The romantic stories of how he carried 52 guys year after year. . . . that only lives in the minds of the faithfull. Many of these people have firmly grounded their beliefs in life around a half-real but exaggerated hero. The mere questioning of said hero is met with a committed tenacity that is reminiscent of Old World holy crusaders. Remember though, the crusaders are not attacking you. They are defending themselves against the constant attacks on their beliefs. As such, all actions are justified in the name of self preservation. Those who refuse to quite should be taken down with all the might their clan can muster with absolutely no regard for anyone that may be in their path. You get the feeling they would sacrifice their dog in their back yard to prove Brett's status as savior or eat your heart to cleanse their damaged soul after battle.

The rest of us, you know who we are (emotionally stable non-tardians). . . . we know the truth. We appreciate all the fun times Brett brought but recognize there is a whole team and some good coaches that helped him out along the way. Our view isn't nearly as exciting for it lacks the intellectual dishonestly that takes the best moments, eliminates the typical moments and then wrongly extrapolates a heroic fairy tale. Our view is grounded in reality. In short, "the truth" (or at least in the ball park thereof.)

[Kiwon]

Not surprising that Brett got hurt - 30 sacks and a whole bunch of knock downs.

I hope he retires for good. He proved the point that he could still play (if that was his point). It would have been interesting if the Jets had won their division but it wasn't meant to be.

I watched Joe Namath start for the Rams during his last season. The same with O.J. and the 49ers.

Those guys played one season too long. Hopefully it'll be one and done for Farve with the Jets.

Hang'um up, Brett, and enjoy life down in 'Ole Miss.

[prsnfoto]

As was discussed earlier today in the Favre thread.

well, who the hell looks in there?

i try to avoid it as much as possible

In the Favre thread for Favre news? Good point, an unlikely place.

Crabby your team is about to lose 41-0?

[prsnfoto]

hmm..sounds like an excuse. How ironic that all the people that swore ARod would be out by week 4 are now using injury as an excuse for BF's 6th 20 pick season.

Where are all these people you are referring too? Favre was hurt so what he still threw some ill advised passes red was not making excuses. Tard.

[prsnfoto]

Brett Favre MUST have been the only QB who played with an injured throwing arm/shoulder this season, wasn't he?

Gonna let this go cause I like Patler!

[prsnfoto]

Brett Favre MUST have been the only QB who played with an injured throwing arm/shoulder this season, wasn't he?

Just consider who wrote that and what network he works for.

Yes it all a lie told by the Fox news of sports. I deleted the rest of my response because I have been taught to love all God's loser's err children and I surely was going to hell with what I typed. Happy New Year to the forum's real #1 troll.

[PackerBlues]

Brett Favre MUST have been the only QB who played with an injured throwing arm/shoulder this season, wasn't he?

Gonna let this go cause I like Patler!

Ditto