Sources Say Plaxico Burress Has Torn Rotator Cuff

Though no official announcement has been made by the team, Adam Schefter reports that Plaxico Burress has a torn rotator cuff.

Steelers WR Plaxico Burress has a torn rotator cuff, what could be a season-ending injury.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 9, 2013

Mike Garafalo also reported that a torn rotator cuff was what Plaxico suffered yesterday. http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Plaxico-Burress-season-career-in-jeopardy-after-injury-080813

Garafalo says that sources told him surgery was likely in the Wide Receiver’s future. If these reports are true, this is not only the end of his chances of playing this season, but most likely the end of his career.

The injury happened yesterday while Burress was attempting to catch a pass that was being defended by Steed and Cromartie-Smith. He was said to have fallen on his right arm and needed to be carted from the practice field. Plaxico was no lock to make the roster, but he was showing signs of being the red zone threat many hoped he would be. This injury puts receivers like Justin Brown, David Gilreath, Kashif Moore, Derek Moye, and Reggie Dunn in greater contention for the last available Receiver spot.