Isn't This an Odd Injury?

Zach Thomas, middle linebacker for the Miami Dolphins, is about to miss his fourth game of the season this Sunday. On Sunday, the Dolphins will host the Buffalo Bills, but Thomas will miss the game due to recurring migraines. Not only will it be his fourth missed game this season, including two throughout the month of September. He participated in full-contact drills on Thursday, but was then held from practice on Friday, ultimately leading to his being ruled out for the game. The seven time Pro Bowler has been held back by migraines and concussions in former seasons, but this is only his 17th missed game in 12 seasons. Thomas hasn't played since the Dolphins' loss to the New England Patriots (28-49) back on the 21st of October. The reason he has been held up in playing since then is due to whiplash he suffered in a car accident he was caught up in on the drive home from that game. Head Coach Cam Cameron said, "That's the recommendation of our medical staff. He had a good practice yesterday (Thursday), but as we're finding out in these situations, one day isn't always indicative of the next day. ...He came in this morning (Friday morning) and things were not quite the same." It's just too bad that an injury such as recurring migraines are the reason for missing yet another game, but it's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to injuries, I've learned from experience. Hopefully he'll have recovered enough to play next week.