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Paramus Catholic Alum Rashan Gary Suffers 'Gruesome' Arm Injury
The Green Bay Packer is having his best year as a pro, but could miss time after suffering an injury "too gruesome" for TV.
GREEN BAY, WI — Paramus Catholic alumni and upstart Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Rashan Gary is having his best year as a pro, but a scary moment during Sunday's win over the Seattle Seahawks could see him miss time.
Early reports show that the injury looked worse than it may actually turn out, however.
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that Gary is set for an MRI on a hyperextended elbow on Monday, but early signs indicate there is no break or ligament damage.
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#Packers LB Rashan Gary will have an MRI Monday on his hyperextended elbow, but initial indications are there’s no break or ligament damage, source said. Some early optimism for an emerging player.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 15, 2021
Gary has recorded 5.5 sacks on the year, including one during Sunday's matchup prior to his injury, which CBS announcer Jim Nantz called "too gruesome" to replay on the broadcast.
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The defensive lineman was the number one recruit in the nation coming out of Paramus Catholic, and garnered national player of the year honors while recording 13.5 sacks and four forced fumbles during his senior year.
Below is the play shown on the broadcast, without any of the additional angles Nantz alluded to on the broadcast:
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