Richardson's surgery considered a success
August, 9, 2012
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Jamison Hensley | ESPN.com
The Browns announced that running back Trent Richardson had successful arthroscopic surgery Thursday and are "hopeful" that he'll be ready for the regular-season opener.
This shouldn't come as a surprise. The "routine procedure," as the Browns described it, was performed by the renowned Dr. James Andrews. Plus, in my 12 years of covering the NFL, I've never had a team announce an unsuccessful surgery.
The key part of the Browns' statement is the expectation that Richardson will play in the Sept. 9 season opener against Philadelphia, which is 31 days away.
"We anticipate that Trent will make a speedy recovery," coach Pat Shurmur said in a statement.
There are questions whether Richardson's knee problem will linger throughout his rookie season. Montario Hardesty, a 2010 second-round pick, will start for Richardson in Friday's preseason opener for the Browns.
This shouldn't come as a surprise. The "routine procedure," as the Browns described it, was performed by the renowned Dr. James Andrews. Plus, in my 12 years of covering the NFL, I've never had a team announce an unsuccessful surgery.
The key part of the Browns' statement is the expectation that Richardson will play in the Sept. 9 season opener against Philadelphia, which is 31 days away.
"We anticipate that Trent will make a speedy recovery," coach Pat Shurmur said in a statement.
There are questions whether Richardson's knee problem will linger throughout his rookie season. Montario Hardesty, a 2010 second-round pick, will start for Richardson in Friday's preseason opener for the Browns.
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