New Orleans Saints defensive back Delvin Breaux has a fractured fibula but was initially diagnosed with a contusion. The misdiagnosis reportedly led to the firing of two team orthopedists.
Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reported the news Wednesday, noting the Saints fired Deryk Jones and Misty Suri. Breaux's significant injury will require surgery and keep him out for four to six weeks.
Triplett noted New Orleans was previously frustrated the 27-year-old wasn't recovering at the expected rate and "had an issue with Breaux's string of nagging injuries in the past." However, Triplett described the misdiagnosis case as "different" and pointed out the Saints aren't as likely either to trade or release Breaux in the immediate aftermath.