Denver's Talib expected to make 'full recovery' after shooting
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[June 06, 2016]
(Reuters) - Denver Broncos
cornerback Aqib Talib is expected to make a full recovery after
being taken to hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg on Sunday
morning, the Super Bowl champions said in a statement.
Talib was treated at a Dallas area hospital after being shot in
the early hours of the morning and is almost certain to miss
Monday's team trip to Washington D.C. to meet U.S. President Barack
Obama at the White House.
"We are in communication with Aqib Talib, who remains at a Dallas
hospital for observation as he recovers from a gunshot wound
suffered to his lower right leg on Sunday," the statement said.
"He is expected to be released from the hospital soon, and we are
glad he is okay and will make a full recovery."
According to multiple reports in local media, Talib was one of
several victims of a shooting at a Dallas night club.
A three-time Pro Bowler, the 30-year-old Talib is in the middle of a
six-year, $57 million contract with the Super Bowl champion Broncos
that he signed back in 2014.
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Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) addresses the media during a
press conference prior to Super Bowl 50 at Santa Clara Marriott.
Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
In 2012, Talib was suspended four games for violating the league’s
policy on performance enhancing substances.
(Writing by Jahmal Corner, editing by Nick Mulvenney)
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