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Sprained Elbow Shouldn’t Keep Richard Sherman From Playing In Super Bowl

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It was quite clear Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman was in severe pain after taking a hard shot on his elbow while trying to tackle Green Bay Packers running back James Starks during Sunday’s NFC Championship Game. The good news for the Seahawks, besides coming from behind and winning in miraculous fashion, is that the sprained elbow Sherman suffered should not prevent him from playing in Super Bowl XLIX against the New England Patriots.

Sherman could be seen keeping his arm close to his body throughout the fourth quarter. His elbow remained bent the entire time and he never used his left arm in press coverage. He also could be seen wincing in pain every time the cameras were on him, which was quite frequently towards the end of the contest.

The Seahawks were worried after the game that Sherman had suffered ligament damage. Thankfully, a MRI on Monday showed nothing more than a sprained elbow. With two weeks off until the Super Bowl, Sherman should have plenty of time to get ready for the matchup.

Some questioned why Sherman did not come out of the game after not being able to move his arm with ease. The answer is simple: Sherman, who many consider the best cornerback in the NFL, is a competitor. He showed his team that there was no quit in him, which could help explain why they did not quit when their backs were up against the wall. Just as Sherman toughed it out, the Seahawks stayed true to themselves and defeated the Packers in overtime, with the help of several costly Green Bay blunders down the stretch.

Tom Brady and the Patriots better be ready to play if Sherman does indeed suit up for the Super Bowl on Feb. 1.

Michael Terrill is a Senior Writer for Rant Sports. Follow him on Twitter @MichaelTerrill, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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