People are not understanding this injury at all, sadly. They have always said he has a broken bone in the hand NOT the finger. I think people are interpreting this as finger and thinking it is no big a deal.

 

A broken carpal bone, which is likely what happened is in the palm. There are 12 bones in the hand and they also move in concert in a a very specific pattern. A broken one attached to a multiple ligaments is a big deal. Especially for a player who uses the hands all the time.

 

Think about stresses on that hand - blocking and dealing with the forces of getting your hand turned over, catching a football esp on short "fastball like passes' and for a guy who is known for having good hands, and dealing with defensive players trying to hit the ball out of his hand.

 

On top of that, Thomas is good because he instinctive. He started playing TE late. he was not a guy who trained in football since Pee Wee. Being more instinctive is all based on speed and trusting your body (in this case hand). That means waiting until it is completely healed.

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