Lions’ Joseph Fauria injured ankle while trying to prevent dog from urinating in the house
By Sam Richmond
From time to time we’ll see a funny story about an athlete suffering an injury in a unique way.
Fortunately, this is one of those stories. Detroit Lions tight end Joseph Fauria injured his ankle while he was trying to stop his puppy from urinating in his house.
Joe Fauria said he sprained his ankle after missing bottom two stairs while trying to stop his 3-month old dog from urinating in the house
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) September 29, 2014
Fauria was trying to stop Lil' Rufio from urinating in the house when he misstepped & sprained his ankle at home. pic.twitter.com/djBc9XVjp5
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) September 29, 2014
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While hilarious, the injury was severe enough that Fauria was forced to miss Detroit’s Week 4 contest against the New York Jets. Ultimately Fauria’s mishap didn’t hurt the Lions, as the team came away with the 24-17 victory.
Fauria caught three passes for 49 yards during the first three games of the season. Fauria went undrafted in 2013, but Detroit quickly signed him and the tight end caught 18 passes for 207 yards and seven touchdowns during his rookie season.
The Lions will take on the Buffalo Bill in next Sunday at home.
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