said he avoided a fracture in his left rib cage but instead suffered torn cartilage, which is an unusual injury without contact. Casas was told by a doctor that he "created my own car crash." ...

Injuries have been part of Herbert’s five-year career. Broken fingers, an ankle sprain and a torn rib cartilage are part of what the quarterback said has been some “gruesome” injuries.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards is expected to miss at least two weeks after being diagnosed with a right first rib cartilage fracture underneath his clavicle.