Aug
20Chargers LB Merriman gets sore knee examined
Filed Under (Antonio Gates, San Diego Chargers, Shawne Merriman, Training Camp) by Ray on 08-20-2008
Tagged Under : Dr. James Andrews, knee, Norv Turner, Shawne Merriman, surgery to repair cartilage
Source: Associated Press
SAN DIEGO (AP)—Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman had his knee examined Wednesday in Alabama after lingering soreness kept him out of practice for more than a week.
Merriman underwent surgery to repair cartilage damage five months ago but has had persistent pain in the knee during training camp. He traveled to Birmingham to have the knee looked at by Dr. James Andrews, the surgeon who performed the operation.
“I think he wants to make sure he gets it checked out and make sure everything is all right with it,” San Diego coach Norv Turner said after Wednesday’s practice. “When he’s been able to practice and move around, he’s looked awfully good to me.”
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SAN DIEGO (AP)—Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman had his knee examined Wednesday in Alabama after lingering soreness kept him out of practice for more than a week.
Merriman underwent surgery to repair cartilage damage five months ago but has had persistent pain in the knee during training camp. He traveled to Birmingham to have the knee looked at by Dr. James Andrews, the surgeon who performed the operation.
“I think he wants to make sure he gets it checked out and make sure everything is all right with it,” San Diego coach Norv Turner said after Wednesday’s practice. “When he’s been able to practice and move around, he’s looked awfully good to me.”
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