Dr. James Andrews to examine Bills' rookie quarterback Josh Allen: 4 details

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

James Andrews, MD, will examine MRI results of Buffalo Bills' rookie quarterback Josh Allen's right elbow, Sports Illustrated reports.

Here’s what you should know:

1. Mr. Allen injured the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow during the team's Oct. 14 game.

2. The rookie quarterback's injury is being referred to as an elbow sprain, and on Oct.15, Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott referred to Mr. Allen's playing status as weekly, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

3. Dr. Andrews is a founding partner of Gulf Breeze, Fla.-based Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. He is one of the leading orthopedic surgeons in the world, and his center is internationally recognized for its sports medicine treatments.

4. Dr. Andrews is the Tampa Bay Rays' orthopedic medical director.

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