At the start of the third quarter, Tebow tore cartilage on his first rib where it attaches to his sternum, bruised his lung and had fluid buildup in his pleural cavity, according to an NFL source.
The injuries came as the result of a hit in the pocket when Tebow was pressured after throwing a pass. Even so, he was determined to finish the game with his teammates regardless of the score.
The Patriots defeated the Broncos 45-10.
Team spokesman Patrick Smyth said that while he couldn't confirm the exact extent or nature of the injuries due to team policy, he acknowledged that Tebow finished the game in considerable pain.
Because of the severe pain, Tebow had trouble sleeping over the weekend, then had an MRI on his chest Monday to determine the extent of the damage. He has been undergoing rehab throughout this week.
Even with the injuries, it is believed Tebow will begin his offseason training program according to schedule.
Broncos chief of football operations John Elway proclaimed Tebow the incumbent at a season-ending news conference Monday, but Tebow said Tuesday that he's not treating his offseason any differently.
An NFL source told ESPN that Tebow suffered an injury to his chest that tore a rib and caused fluid buildup in his pleural cavity - the area of the torso below the lungs.
Tebow was reportedly in so much pain that he had trouble sleeping over the weekend. He had an MRI on his chest Monday.
Team spokesman Patrick Smyth said that while he couldn't confirm the exact extent or nature of the injuries due to team policy, he acknowledged that Tebow finished the game in considerable pain.
Backup Brady Quinn got ready after Tebow was hit by Vince Wilfork and Rob Ninkovich, but Tebow stayed in.
The Broncos eventually lost to the Patriots 45-10.
The injuries aren't expected to interfere with Tebow's offseason training program.
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