Despite several reports that Da'Quan Bowers Achilles tendon injury will end his 2012 season, Bowers tweeted that he has his sights set on a much quicker return.
2013?? Get real... I'm playing THIS year 2012
— Da'Quan Bowers (@DaQuanBowers91) May 10, 2012
It has not been released yet if it was a full or partial tear of the Achilles. Bowers suffered the injury in team’s offseason workout program. He is expected to have surgery Friday.
Former teammate Jarvis Jenkins who suffered a knee injury last season with the Washington Redskins offered his support in the following tweet:
My right hand man from clemson @DaQuanBowers91 is a soldier he faced adversity his whole life this ain't nothn he can't overcome love u Bruh
— jarvis jenkins (@Jarvis99jenkins) May 10, 2012