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Vernon Hargreaves’ Injury Update

For cornerback Vernon Hargreaves, the shoulder injury may be worse than many first thought

NFL: Detroit Lions at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

Buccaneers CB Vernon Hargreaves III injured his shoulder breaking up a pass in Sunday’s win over the Saints. Immediately after he was taken to the locker room and didn’t return to the game. Now, it sounds as if the injury is far worse than many believed at first.

According to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, Hargreaves is seeking a second opinion from renowned surgeon Dr. James Andrews;

Some have already said they’ve heard that he may be done for the season, but those reports may be a bit premature.

**UPDATE**

ESPN’s Adam Schefter states VHIII’s injury is potentially season ending.