Former Detroit Lions tight end says quarterback dislocated his fingers during throws

Eric Ebron said on the "Raw Room" podcast that Matthew Stafford dislocated four of his fingers by throwing hard passes when the two were Detroit Lions teammates. Ebron stated he struggled to catch the ball during his rookie season and told Stafford the passes were too forceful. He said he had no ill will toward the quarterback and viewed catching the ball as part of his job.

Finger taping advice Ebron said Calvin Johnson showed him how to tape his fingers after noting that Stafford had also affected Johnson’s hands. The two players grew closer after spending time together, Ebron added. Ebron recorded 25 receptions for 248 yards and one touchdown in his first season with the Lions.

In his second and third seasons combined, he had 108 receptions for 1,248 yards and six touchdowns. Ebron played four seasons with the Lions before finishing his career with the Colts and Steelers.