Tom Brady Injured

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady injured his left knee in the first quarter of a September 7, 2008, game against the Kansas City Chiefs.The New York Times: Patriots' Tom Brady Injured It was later revealed that Brady would miss the entire 2008 season with a torn ACL and MCL. Brady underwent several surgeries in Los Angeles, California, in October of 2008.The Boston Globe: Brady had 2d Surgery

Though unable to play until the 2009 season, Brady has returned to the New England Patriots facilities and has been working out with the team.ESPN.com: Brady works out in Patriots' training room

On October 23, 2008, it was reported that Brady had developed complications from his knee surgery and had multiple procedures to combat an infection that had developed on his knee. The Patriots were reportedly upset with the situation because they'd preferred Brady use team doctors rather than the private practitioner he'd chosen.ESPN.com: Brady has more procedures for infection Patriots coach Bill Belichick later denied those rumors, stating that they "stand behind him 100 percent."Sporting News: Belichick: We Stand Behind Brady 100 Percent

Brady was hit low by Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard, moments after he threw a 26-yard pass to Randy Moss. He received medical attention on the field and was helped into the locker room.The New York Times: Patriots’ Tom Brady Injured Patriots coach Bill Belichick announced that Brady would miss the entire season a few days later.

1. Full name: Thomas Edward Brady, Jr.
2. Born: August 3, 1977Official Site of the New England Patriots: Tom Brady
3. Birthplace: San Mateo, CaliforniaOfficial Site of the New England Patriots: Tom Brady
4. Height: 6'4"Official Site of the New England Patriots: Tom Brady
5. Weight: 225 lbsOfficial Site of the New England Patriots: Tom Brady
6. College: MichiganOfficial Site of the New England Patriots: Tom Brady
7. 2007-08: First QB to go 16-0 in the regular season
8. Romantically linked to Gisele Bundchen