Josh Allen jokes he 'really wanted' his broken bone back after medical procedure
The Buffalo Bills quarterback says doctors quickly disposed of the piece after the procedure
Josh Allen has revealed a rather unusual post-surgery request following a recent foot procedure he “really wanted” to keep a piece of his broken bone after doctors removed it during the NFL offseason.
The 29-year-old Buffalo Bills quarterback underwent surgery to repair a lingering foot injury, which he described as the result of a small fragment of bone breaking loose and causing discomfort.
“It was actually kind of a previous deal that I never knew I had and that just kind of jolted it loose,” Allen told reporters at a press conference.
“A little piece of bone just kind of broke off and was floating there. So they just went in and took it out, [it was] kind of like a small rock.
They literally just cut it out, left it on the table and sewed it back up. Scar tissue will form around it and it feels really good right now. I don’t feel like I have any limitations.”
Despite the successful procedure, Allen admitted he was unexpectedly attached to the removed fragment.
“No. Our head trainer, Nate Breske, was there, and apparently, they like wrapped it up and threw it away as quickly as they could. And I really wanted it,” he said.
The quarterback is now back in training as he prepares for the upcoming NFL season, while also adjusting to major changes in his personal life.
Allen’s wife, actress Hailee Steinfeld, recently reflected on their home life following the birth of their first child earlier this month, saying the couple is prioritizing quiet, uninterrupted time together.
“I value a meal away from technology, and even if it’s just the two of us—[or] if it’s us with friends, with family—that time is so limited with the opportunity to have uninterrupted conversation over a great meal,” she told Architectural Digest.
Steinfeld also shared that their home was intentionally designed to feel calm and inviting.
“We wanted our home to feel bright and airy and comfortable, and lighting is a big thing for me—warm, soft lighting,” she said.