Knee surgery: Cleveland Browns hope RB Trent Richardson returns by regular season – NFL News
Cleveland Browns’ rookie running back Trent Richardson’s pro career start has been marred with a knee injury as the player is confirmed to have a surgery to fix a knee problem this week and will be out on the sidelines until start of the
regular season campaign in September.
A section of media has cited anonymous sources disclosing that the player requires an arthroscopic procedure done on his left knee to remove "hang nail particle" that has caused swelling on the knee.
The problem, which is reportedly lingering since the player’s college league’s days, has been detected in a recent MRI scan and the RB's doctor Dr. James Andrews has advised him to have the operation done immediately.
The statement from Browns later Wednesday claimed the player is due to have another evaluation by the doctor. Although it did not elaborate on the likely operation, it appears to be a set case. The statement reads:
"Trent Richardson is travelling to Pensacola, Fla., where he will have his left knee further evaluated by Dr. James Andrews tomorrow."
It is rather unfortunate start to the RB’s pro career. He was picked at No. 03 overall off the 2012 National Football League (NFL) in April, and has recently been given $20.5 million four-year contract by the Browns.
The surgery will push the player on the sidelines for the rest of the preseason campaign but the Browns said they are confident about his return to action before start of the regular season next month.
Arthroscopic surgeries are minor scale procedures and players can expect to heal and rehab from them in a couple of weeks. Any setback that results in the delayed recovery will prove fatal to the player’s pro career prospects and may also
affect the Browns on the offensive line.
Trent has impressed onlookers at training camp and is rated to have great potential for a fast growth into his role. He is seen a significant addition in the Browns' squad.
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