So just how tough are NFL players?
Well if Cardinals safety Rashad Johnson is the measuring stick for that question then they’re the baddest SOB’s alive.
According to Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic, Johnson apparently lost part of his middle finger down to the first knuckle during yesterday’s game against the New Orleans Saints.
Johnson's injury happened on a punt return, tackling sproles. Not sure what happened, might have smashed in ground. #AZCardinals
— Kent Somers (@kentsomers) September 23, 2013
But that’s not even the extent of it.
After feeling that he injured his left hand, Johnson went to the sidelines removed his glove and noticed that the tip of the finger was still… still in the glove. And like any other total bad ass Johnson didn’t leave the game, he had it tapped up (exposed bone and all) and went on to finish the day.
Drs shaved bone on Johnson's finger and repaired. Lost about down to first knuckle
— Kent Somers (@kentsomers) September 23, 2013
h/t: Arizona Republic, The Big Lead