Tom Brady Quells Injury Concerns on So-Called 'Tennis Elbow'
By Scott Rogust
Tom Brady's age has caught up to him this season, as evidenced by his name popping on the New England Patriots' injury report more often than not. This week is no exception.
Mike Giardi of NFL Network reported on Sunday that Brady was dealing with "essentially a tennis elbow."
While talking on his weekly Westwood One Sports spot on Monday, Brady calmed down nervous Patriots fans by saying "it won't be an issue moving forward."
On @westwood1sports, Tom Brady was asked about report he has "tennis elbow" and if it will be an issue moving forward: "No, it won't be an issue going forward. I've just got hit on it a few times. ... Physically, I feel great and nobody is better than Alex Guerrero."
— Ryan Hannable (@RyanHannable) December 24, 2019
It's all good, Patriots fans, because Brady's TB12 trainer, Alex Guerrero, has helped him rehab his elbow ailment. Carry on.
Brady has downplayed the severity of the injury, despite sporting a hefty ice pack on his elbow following the team's win over the Buffalo Bills this past weekend. Yet, his play has declined this season, as compared to last year.
Tom Brady with a big ice pack on his elbow pic.twitter.com/oWbVcxz3pH
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) December 22, 2019
Through 15 games, Brady has thrown for 3,836 yards, 22 touchdowns, and seven interceptions on a 61.1 completion percentage. In 2018, Brady accumulated 4,355 passing yards, 29 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions on a 65.8 completion percentage.
That's a significant drop-off.
Brady has shown that no injury is going to keep him off the field, especially with the playoffs on the horizon. And he credits that to the TB12 program.