Wound infections have raised concerns in NFL locker rooms. On October 6, following torn anterior cruciate ligament repair surgery, Tom Brady underwent three left knee surgeries to remove infected tissue and is now undergoing six weeks of intravenous antibiotic therapy. Peyton Manning also needed to clear a cyst from his knee, as the injured area was infected with Staphylococcus aureus. Brady and Manning are among the best players in the NFL, and besides them, Cleveland Browns' front proximal Karen Winslow was recently diagnosed with a Staphylococcus aureus infection, making it the first team since 2005 to have five players affected, creating a disturbing atmosphere in the NFL locker room. Due to the threat posed to the team, Winslow was temporarily suspended, stating: "Obviously, there's trouble with Staphylococcus, so we have to solve this problem. It seems like this disease keeps recurring here, which is really unfortunate." This suspension was lifted last Saturday, but Winslow still did not participate in Sunday’s race. Staphylococcus aureus can be a lethal threat to players, with the bacteria divided into two types: common staphylococcus treatable by antibiotics and penicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus known as MRSA, which poses a more dangerous disease not only within the NFL Union but also commonly found in hospitals and other healthcare sectors. Brady had his surgery in California, preventing him from returning to the team to “infect” teammates, while Manning’s first knee surgery in February included immediate drainage and anti-inflammatory treatment after the operation, leading to the absence from pre-season training camp in June and requiring a second surgery, but this time the Staphylococcus proved resistant. Brady was determined to be absent for the remainder of the season after his injury in the season opener, and if the infection isn't eliminated, it could endanger his damaged ligament, making the 2009 season very risky because the Patriots cannot deny using regrettable medical procedures. Players have the right to choose their treatment teams and specify the procedures for the chief surgeon, with renowned surgeon James Andrews serving as Brady's treatment consultant, who expressed optimism about Brady’s condition. Given the significant investment in Brady by the Patriots, the team's future depends on his recovery, although it hasn’t been confirmed that Brady must have been infected by Staphylococcus aureus, this complex situation has made the Patriots worry about their star player.