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Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair will return for his 11th season, after an injured sternum plagued him for most of 2004, he said Friday.
McNair initially got hurt in September and ended up missing eight games. In December, McNair underwent surgery to graft a sliver of bone from his right hip onto his sternum to strengthen it. Doctors have been monitoring his recovery with periodic tests, and he was cleared to throw within the last 10 days.
"I am excited about coming back to play this season. I feel good physically. My sternum is healing," McNair said in a statement.
"I am in good shape, haven't had any problems throwing and expect to participate in some of the minicamps. I am looking forward to the season, being a leader for the younger guys and getting back to winning football games."
Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair will return for his 11th season, after an injured sternum plagued him for most of 2004, he said Friday.
McNair initially got hurt in September and ended up missing eight games. In December, McNair underwent surgery to graft a sliver of bone from his right hip onto his sternum to strengthen it. Doctors have been monitoring his recovery with periodic tests, and he was cleared to throw within the last 10 days.
"I am excited about coming back to play this season. I feel good physically. My sternum is healing," McNair said in a statement.
"I am in good shape, haven't had any problems throwing and expect to participate in some of the minicamps. I am looking forward to the season, being a leader for the younger guys and getting back to winning football games."
