Warren Moon's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: American Football

Warren Moon'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
Fractures Left Wrist 1995-10-14 Missed six games The injury occurred during a game against the Detroit Lions. Moon was tackled hard and landed awkwardly on his left wrist, resulting in a fracture. Warren Moon fractured his left wrist after being sacked during a game. 6 weeks Casting, rest, and physical therapy Moderate Increased awareness of the risk of injury when being tackled None reported in the same area 1995-12-03 Moderate Casting and physical therapy Minnesota Vikings medical team None Strengthening exercises for the wrist 6 games Severe pain, swelling, and inability to move the wrist Moderate Team medical staff and family Minnesota Vikings training facility
Sprains Right Ankle 1986-11-09 Missed two games Warren Moon suffered a right ankle sprain in a game against the New York Jets. Although it was not a severe injury, it required him to rest and undergo treatment. During a game, Warren Moon twisted his ankle awkwardly while trying to avoid a tackle. 2 weeks Physical therapy, rest, and ankle support Minor Increased caution when avoiding tackles None reported in the same area 1986-11-24 Mild Ice, compression, elevation, and physical therapy Houston Oilers medical team None Ankle braces during games 2 games Pain, swelling, and difficulty walking Low Team medical staff and family Houston Oilers training facility
Strains Lower Back 1998-09-19 Missed one game While playing for the Seattle Seahawks, Moon experienced a lower back strain after making a long throw. This required a short period of rest and treatment. Warren Moon strained his lower back during a game while attempting a throw. 1 week Rest, physical therapy, and pain management Minor Increased caution with physical exertion None reported in the same area 1998-10-04 Mild Physical therapy and pain management Seattle Seahawks medical team None Core strengthening exercises 1 game Pain and stiffness in the lower back Low Team medical staff and family Seattle Seahawks training facility

Warren Moon's Sports Injuries Videos

The Only NFL Player to Die on the Field

Chuck Hughes's death on the football field in 1971 remains the worst tragedy in NFL history. Hughes came into the game and caught a 32-yard pass. In the process of returning to the huddle, Hughes fell to the turf holding his chest. He was later pronounced dead at the Henry Ford Hospital, but evidence points to him dying on the field. A tragic day in NFL history.
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Warren Moon Nearly Crippled Against Vikings

Warren Moon had a tough series of plays against a very fast Vikings defense. Initially, he was sacked by John Randall, who executed a powerful bull rush. Following that, Carlos Jenkins delivered a vicious blindside hit on Moon, causing a fumble that Anthony Parker recovered and returned for a 58-yard touchdown. This defensive touchdown was the fifth in the last three games for the Vikings. Moon's protection broke down, leaving Jenkins unblocked and allowing him to build momentum for the impactful hit.
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