Kellen Winslow Hospitalized

Kellen Winslow Jr., a tight end for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL, was hospitalized for three days, starting on October 9, 2008. It was later revealed that Winslow was treated for a staph infection.

Fast Facts

1. Kellen Winslow Jr. hospitalized on October 9, 2008
2. Admitted to the Cleveland Clinic
3. Treated for a staph infection
4. Early reports said treatment was for for swollen testicles
5. Released on October 12, 2008
6. Questionable for the October 13, 2008, game
7. Starting tight end for the Cleveland Browns
8. Previously injured in a 2005 motorcycle accident

Swollen What?

Winslow was ill and missed practice in the days before the hospitalization. ProFootballTalk.com reported that the mystery illness was actually hyrdocele, or swelling of the testicles. Over a week after the hospitalization, Winslow revealed that he had a staph infection, that may be a persistent issue among Browns players.

Kellen Winslow Fast Facts

1. Born: July 21, 1983
2. Birthplace: San Diego, California
3. College: University of Miami, FL
4. Position: Tight end
5. Height: 6'4"
6. Weight: 250 lbs
7. Son of Hall of Fame tight end Kellen Winslow Sr.

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