Jacoby Brissett Injures Thumb in Victory

After leading the New England Patriots to a 27-0 victory over the Texans in his first NFL start, it was reported yesterday that former NC State quarterback Jacoby Brissett has torn a ligament in his thumb, which will require surgery for stabilization.

Source confirms torn right thumb ligament for Jacoby Brissett. Suffered injury in 2nd half Thursday. Faces likely surgery for stabilization.

— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) September 23, 2016

It was also reported by others that while Brissett did in fact injure his thumb, the severity might not be as bad as reported by the above reporter.

Patriots’ source texts @diannaESPN about Jacoby Brissett’s thumb injury, “No tear, it’s fine.” https://t.co/KoM31pw1Br

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 23, 2016

#Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett’s thumb injury is not deemed to be a serious one, source said. Will be monitored, but the team has 10 more days

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 23, 2016

Hopefully Schefter and Rapoport are correct, and Brissett’s injury is only minor.