31.   He became the everyday catcher when Rodriguez broke his right thumb.

32.   He was to have fought Buster Mathis Jr. last November, but the fight was delayed six weeks after Tyson broke a thumb in the week before the bout.

33.   Linebacker John Holecek broke his thumb and LB Keith Newman broke his index finger, but kept playing for Buffalo.

34.   Marrone said Tyson broke the thumb again either Monday or Tuesday.

35.   Meanwhile, linebackers John Holecek broke his thumb and Keith Newman broke his index finger, but both kept playing.

36.   Murphy broke his thumb in a loss to the Carolina Hurricanes last Thursday.

37.   Quarterback Doug Pederson, who started eight games for the Cleveland Browns last season after Tim Couch broke a thumb, was released Thursday.

38.   Snow broke his thumb and will be out up to three months.

39.   TV replays showed Tibbetts tripped forward Dan Hinote behind the net, several seconds after Hinote helped run Penguins defenseman Ian Moran into the boards, breaking his thumb.

40.   Then he broke a thumb in a club game and ruled himself out of the World Cup.