The Facts:
Further testing on Owens revealed a fractured fibula, but it's a sprain of his deltoid ligament that will require surgery and could sideline him up until Super Bowl Sunday. "We'e holding out hope he can return," said head trainer Rick Burkholder.
Reported by PhiladelphiaEagles.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
As we've said all along, the chances of Owens returning for regular season action were minimal even without this diagnosis. ... For what it's worth, independent reports tend to confirm Burkholder's belief Owens could return in time for a possible Super Bowl appearance.
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