<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">via ABC Action Sports:</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large"></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">
<p>New Orleans Saints star Marcus Davenport is healing after getting part of his pinky amputated.</p><p>On
Wednesday, Davenport told reporters that he had the top portion of his
left pinkie finger amputated during the offseason, the Associated Press
reported.</p><p>Davenport told the AP that he tore ligaments in the
finger while playing at UTSA. He's had procedures on the finger
throughout his playing career, but in the latest procedure this year he
had a plate inserted after breaking one.</p><p>An infection occurred which led to the amputation, the news outlet reported.</p><p>Davenport, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract, said this won't be a setback. </p><p>He's also recovering from right shoulder surgery. </p><p>This won't be the first time an NFL player has played without a finger. <br></p><p></p><p>The rest of the story, with photo, here:</p><p><a href="https://tinyurl.com/27qb494y">https://tinyurl.com/27qb494y</a></p><p>Wayne R. <br></p>
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