Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Saints QBรย Drew Brees is viewed as a “long shot” to play in Week 4’s game against the Cowboys.
According to Rapoport, Brees is still working hard to return from his shoulder injury, but he faces a “steep climb.”
While some have said thatรย Breesรขยย shoulder injury is a bruise, Rapoport has been told itรขยยs actually a rotator cuff sprain, which indicates some structural damage.
New Orleans is forced to start Luke McCown against the Panthers today.
Brees, 36, has two years remaining on his five-year, $100 million contract that included $40 million guaranteed. He stands to make base salaries ofรย $18.75 million and $19.75 million over the next two years.
This season, Brees has thrown forรย 610 yards while completing 62.8 percent of his passes to go along with two touchdowns and two interceptions.
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