When I did News/Sports talk in WV and Leftwich was at Marshall, his fan base developed not only because of his play making ability, but also because the guy almost wills himself not to be hurt. I remember him playing half a season with a bum knee that he could barely walk on - and a broken thumb on his throwing hand. All he did that season was lead Marshall to a victory in its bowl after falling behind by thirty points or something.
Anyway, Byron is a good guy. He would come on our show whenever he could - he was a good interview and a class act. He always joked about his pain tolerance and how he has always been a seemingly freaky quick healer.
Anyway, ESPN say that he could make it back for the playoffs.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2269232