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Brett Favre's Shoulder Injury: A Non-Issue as Packers Head to Super Bowl

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre has hinted at a possible torn rotator cuff in his non-throwing shoulder, but it has not affected his play this season. Favre plans to have his shoulder checked after the Super Bowl and does not intend to undergo off-season surgery. Despite the injury, Favre's performance has been unaffected, with the quarterback throwing a league-best 35 touchdown passes and guiding the Packers to the Super Bowl.

Key Takeaways:

  • Brett Favre may have a torn rotator cuff in his non-throwing shoulder, but it has not affected his play this season.
  • Favre plans to have his shoulder checked after the Super Bowl and does not intend to undergo off-season surgery.
  • Favre threw a league-best 35 touchdown passes this season and guided the Packers (15-3) back to the Super Bowl.
  • Favre's shoulder injury has not been a concern for the Packers' coaching staff, including offensive coordinator Sherm Lewis.
  • The Packers' medical staff, including trainers and physicians, have been unavailable for comment on Favre's injury.

Statistics:

  • Brett Favre threw 35 touchdown passes this season, a league best.
  • The Packers finished the season with a 15-3 record.
  • Favre won an unprecedented third straight Most Valuable Player award.
  • The Packers are set to face the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXII on January 25.

Sources:

  • [1] "Favre might have torn rotator cuff in throwing shoulder" by Associated Press, no date mentioned
  • [2] "Flutie, Bills still negotiating" by The Boston Globe, Wednesday, December 29, 1999
  • [3] "Doug Flutie, Buffalo Bills still negotiating" by The Boston Herald, Wednesday night, an exact date not mentioned in the source

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