David Chao, MD AKA Pro Football Doc

David Chao, MD -- known digitally as Pro Football Doc -- is an expert contributor for Outkick. Chao spent 17 seasons as the team doctor for the San Diego Chargers (1997-2013) and is part of the medical team at OASIS in San Diego where he treats and specializes in orthopedic sports injuries, working with high-profile professional athletes from the NFL, NBA, and MLB.

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Mike Williams' Season Is Over With Major Knee Injury
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Mike Williams’ Season Is Over With Major Knee Injury

Chargers receiver Mike Williams appeared to suffer a significant knee ligament tear which was evident yesterday by video. And now, news is leaking out that confirms as much. By in game video, an ACL/MCL tear in the left knee was apparent. The left knee clearly just “inward” on a non-contact plant cut consistent with major More

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Top Fantasy Football Players to Avoid at Each Position: David Chao, MD/ProFootball Doc

The biggest fantasy football draft weekend of the season is here. A big key to success is to avoid drafting injured players coming into the season. Here is a top player to avoid at each position. One can get the full 50+ page preseason injury preview at Sports Injury Central www.SICscore.com.  QUARTERBACK – Kyler Murray The Cardinals signal caller More

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Saturday NFL Divisional Games Health Analysis: ProFootballDoc

Rest versus rust. The Saturday NFL Divisional Playoff games feature the #1 seed in the AFC and NFC coming off a bye. Is it better to be well rested or be the hot team? The home teams are already the healthier squads and now also will be better rested. Overall, the three least healthy teams More

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