Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that doctors believe they’ve managed to save Giants TE Daniel Fells‘ foot from the MRSA infection that he’s been battling for a few weeks now.
According to Rapoport, he still has at least two moreย surgeries on his footย scheduled, despite undergoing seven procedures thus far. Fells has had theย infected bone removed from and antibiotics are treating his lungs.
Even so, sources have told Rapoport thatย his scans and cultures have come back ยยlooking good and there is a real chance he’s released from the hospital this week.
Rapoport adds that upon being released, Fells will have aย nurse and physical therapist for several months, and faces a long rehab ahead of him.
As for returning to the league, Rapoport writes that it’s unlikely Fells willย return to the playing field now thatย his foot has sustained seriousย damage.
The Giants placed Fells on season-ending injured reserve a few weeks back, andย there wasย talk that he may neverย play in the NFL again, so this doesn’t come as a complete surprise. It’s still sad to see someone go through this season.
Fells, 32, signed a one-year, $950,000 contract with the Giants back in March. Heย finished the year with six receptions for 60 yards receiving and no touchdowns.
We wish Fells the best withย his recovery from a very serious situation.
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