McCown injures throwing hand

var8rfan · 07-16-2008, 02:44 PM

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Josh McCown, the Dolphins’ most-experienced quarterback heading into training camp, injured the index finger in his throwing hand two weeks ago chopping wood.

A Texas TV station reports that McCown needed six stitches to the finger a couple of weeks ago when he was injured while he and his brother, Luke, were cutting firewood.

Back home in Texas, McCown said he was holding the firewood and his brother, a backup quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, cut his finger instead of the wood.

McCown has 10 more days to recover before training camp, but the injury could add another element of intrigue to the Dolphins’ much-anticipated quarterback competition.

A six-year veteran, McCown, 29, is hoping to beat out second-year pro John Beck and rookie Chad Henne.

With 31 NFL starts, McCown has a decided edge in NFL experience. He’s thrown 35 touchdowns and 40 interceptions playing for three NFL teams, including a four-year stint with the Arizona Cardinals.

Beck had one touchdown pass and three interceptions in five games as a rookie.

McCown injures throwing hand | Inside the Dolphins