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Vikings QB Kirk Cousins suffered what appeared to be an ankle injury, but one former NFL doc believes it could be much worse.
On Sunday, Cousins went down with a freak non-contact injury during the team’s game vs the Packers
— – (@Spicoli_____) October 29, 2023
The Vikings announced that Cousins would be out for the remainder of the game with an “ankle” injury.
Orthopedic surgeon and former NFL doc David Chao, better known as Pro Football doc, fears the injury is much worse than what the Vikings are saying.
According to Chao, he believes Cousins went down with an Achilles injury based on the slow-motion replay.
By video, worry for right Achilles tendon rupture while stepping back before getting sacked – if confirmed upon MRI, out for the season – carted to locker room and ruled out with ankle but likely an Achilles tendon tear
Offically @Vikings say "ankle" but right Achilles tear is our video analysis https://t.co/tgPcwSfUtk
— David J. Chao – ProFootballDoc (@ProFootballDoc) October 29, 2023
Update: The Vikings have now confirmed they believe Cousins suffered an Achilles injury.