The Leonard Floyd knee injury suffered on Sunday against the Lions was yet another kick to the gut for this franchise. Losing star players to injury has become an all too familiar pattern since last year and this could be the second-straight time Floyd has gone down for the year. Last time it was concussion-related. This time a knee. The tragic part of it?
Both injuries were caused by his own teammates. Against the Giants last year Floyd slammed head first into Akiem Hicks trying to make a tackle. This time it was Kyle Fuller flying in trying to make a tackle and striking Floyd low. Given the fact the trainers had to bring the cart out as a result, most feel the season is likely over for Floyd.
However, former NFL medical specialist Dr. David Chao believes it may not be that bad. An expert at review videos of plays, he typically is able to pinpoint the likely injury suffered. Though Floyd took a nasty hit, severe damage may have been avoided.
Leonard Floyd knee injury may not be ACL thanks to plant leg
“Floyd was carted off, and Fuller followed to the locker room, his left hand bleeding after Floyd stepped on it.
By video, Floyd was hit on the right knee/lower thigh.
Video leaves hope the injury is not as severe as it could be, as Floyd’s right foot was not planted. There is still significant worry for a contusion and MCL injury. The hope is it is not worse and he avoided a season- ending injury.”
The Bears have six games left to play. So the hope is this is nothing more than a severe contusion or a Grade I MCL sprain there’s a strong possibility he can get back before the end of the season. If it’s an MCL tear, it’s not as bad as the ACL but will still likely end his year. So no doubt one hopes the cart was merely a precaution in case of further injury.
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Head coach John Fox stated that Floyd is undergoing an MRI today. More information should be available this afternoon.
