GREEN BAY, Wis. – Nick Barnett’s right wrist was injured and his conscience was torn.
The veteran linebacker believes the Green Bay Packers are going to the playoffs and wanted to be a part of it. Despite the injury, he probably could have come back this season. And he almost did.
But doctors told him that if he took another hit on his wrist, there was a risk he might end up having a hard time using his right hand well after his career was over. So Barnett reluctantly had the surgery, and the Packers announced last week that he would miss the rest of the season.
Barnett says he wanted to be able to play with his sons as they grew up, saying, “I would like to throw baseballs to them and do normal stuff.”
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