Josh McCown's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: American Football
Josh McCown's Sports Injuries Table
| Type | Area | Date | Consequences | Content | How It Happened | Recovery Duration | Rehabilitation Details | Impact On Career | Psychological Impact | Previous Injuries | Return To Competition | Severity | Treatment | Medical Staff | Long Term Impact | Preventive Measures | Competition Missed | Initial Symptoms | Re Injury Risk | Support System | Rehabilitation Location |
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| Hand Injuries | Right Hand | 2014-09-17 | Missed several games. | McCown injured his right hand after hitting it against an opponent's helmet. This injury required time off for proper healing. | Injured during a game against the Atlanta Falcons while playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. | 4 weeks | Immobilization of the hand followed by gradual physical therapy. | Temporary setback, but returned to form after recovery. | Concern about regaining full functionality and performance. | No previous hand injuries noted. | Returned after four weeks. | Moderate | Immobilization, rest, and physical therapy. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers medical team. | Minor long-term impact with occasional stiffness. | Protective hand gear and proper technique. | Missed 3 games. | Severe hand pain and swelling. | Low with proper care. | Family, teammates, and coaching staff. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers training facility. |
| Muscle Injuries | Left Hamstring | 2018-10-27 | Missed several games. | McCown pulled his left hamstring while attempting to scramble out of the pocket. The injury required significant recovery time. | Injured during a game against the Chicago Bears while playing for the New York Jets. | 5 weeks | Physical therapy focused on strengthening and flexibility exercises. | Limited mobility temporarily affecting his play style. | Frustration and concern about speed and agility recovery. | Previous minor hamstring strains. | Returned after five weeks. | Moderate | Rest, physical therapy, and gradual return to activity. | New York Jets medical team. | Occasional tightness and need for regular stretching. | Regular stretching and strengthening exercises. | Missed 4 games. | Sharp pain and tightness in the hamstring. | Moderate, with proper care. | Family, teammates, and coaching staff. | New York Jets training facility. |
| Shoulder Injuries | Right Shoulder | 2014-12-13 | Missed the remainder of the season. | McCown sustained a right shoulder injury during a fierce tackle. This injury led to him missing the final two games of the season. | Injured during a game against the New Orleans Saints while playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. | 6 weeks | Underwent physical therapy and strength training to regain shoulder mobility and strength. | Slightly affected his performance in subsequent games. | Experienced frustration and anxiety over recovery and return to peak performance. | No previous shoulder injuries noted. | Returned at the beginning of the next season. | Moderate | Physical therapy, rest, and anti-inflammatory medications. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers medical team. | Minor long-term impact, with occasional soreness. | Strengthening exercises and wearing protective gear. | Missed 2 games. | Severe shoulder pain and limited range of motion. | Moderate, with proper care. | Family, teammates, and coaching staff. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers training facility. |
Josh McCown's Sports Injuries Videos
Josh McCown injured after a tackle on a 20-yard completion.
Josh McCown got injured after a tackle on a 20-yard completion. He was slow to get up and headed to the Jets sideline. McCown was hit in the ribs by Joe Walker, a second-year linebacker from Oregon. Christian Hackenberg began taking warm-up throws as McCown remained hunched over. This incident highlights why starters are often not played in preseason finales.
Josh McCown to locker room with a left hand injury
Josh McCown to the locker room with a left hand injury.
