1.   And to prove it, he almost has a bruised spine from all the congratulatory slaps on the back.

2.   He had a bruised spine, and he was advised not to go back.

3.   With receiver Michael Irvin and his bruised spine sidelined for at least the next month, the Cowboys are considering adding a veteran receiver to bolster their attack.

4.   He was moved to a Detroit hospital for further tests Monday on what appears to be a bruised spine.