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Jeffery will have arthroscopic knee surgery

Posted by Mike Florio on November 20, 2012, 9:33 PM EDT
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On Monday night, Bears receiver Alshon Jeffery returned from a four-game absence due to a broken hand.  Now, Jeffery has a busted knee.

Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports that Jeffery will have arthroscopic knee surgery on Wednesday.

It’s unknown when Jeffery will return, or what specifically will be done to repair the joint.  The procedure often is used to clean up loose or torn cartilage, and the recovery time can be fairly short.

Jeffery, a second-round pick in April, has 16 catches for 199 yards and two touchdowns in six games, with two starts.  His best game came in week one, when he racked up 80 yards and a touchdown.

UPDATE 9:43 p.m. ET:  Sean Jensen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports that Jeffery is expected to miss 2-4 weeks.

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20 Responses to “Jeffery will have arthroscopic knee surgery”
  1. 91devinhester23 says: Nov 20, 2012 9:42 PM

    great.. cause were deep at wr after brandon marshall

  2. larryboodry says: Nov 20, 2012 9:57 PM

    Hopefully he recovers fully, and comes back in time for Green Bay.

  3. saberstud75 says: Nov 20, 2012 10:17 PM

    Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

  4. mialto says: Nov 20, 2012 10:20 PM

    OMG…and the horror continues

  5. davikes says: Nov 20, 2012 10:20 PM

    Bernard Berrian is available.

  6. steelernationfartsinyourfaceandwinschampionships says: Nov 20, 2012 10:26 PM

    I won’t lie, I lol’d at this.

  7. tecmobowl34 says: Nov 20, 2012 10:41 PM

    Great. This season has come to a screeching halt.

  8. oilcandroid says: Nov 20, 2012 10:45 PM

    He’s looked pretty good in limited action. Hope his recovery goes well.

  9. ososrule says: Nov 20, 2012 11:11 PM

    not like this could have any implications on the bears after that offensive display on Monday night…

  10. thetokyosandblaster says: Nov 20, 2012 11:15 PM

    Bear Down!

  11. khmer379 says: Nov 21, 2012 12:05 AM

    T.O is available!

  12. bennyb82 says: Nov 21, 2012 12:33 AM

    Wonder why Chicago didnt sign Plaxico….seems like he would have been a great 2nd option when defenses zero in on Marshall.

  13. jbaxt says: Nov 21, 2012 12:54 AM

    Just had my knee scoped last week. So I will be available 1 week prior to him. Wait, no I have basic healthcare, not millionaire doctor healthcare. I’m out 4-6 weeks just to be able to play golf.

  14. geneatals says: Nov 21, 2012 1:48 AM

    Anderson from the PS. Next man up.

  15. fnc111 says: Nov 21, 2012 4:31 AM

    Bears might win 1-2 games the rest of the season. Looks like 8-8 again. Management refuses to build an O line.

  16. cook819 says: Nov 21, 2012 8:10 AM

    Wow he lasted along time

  17. filthymcnasty1 says: Nov 21, 2012 8:20 AM

    I hope he’s back in time for their early playoff exit.

  18. lrt79 says: Nov 21, 2012 9:11 AM

    Figures.

    This is part of the karma Bears fans deserve for being such meatballs. I love the Bears, but I hate the fanbase.

  19. crik911 says: Nov 21, 2012 9:19 AM

    Hated this pick from the beginning. Begged for management to start picking OLINE with every single pick last draft.

  20. gmsingh says: Nov 21, 2012 9:44 AM

    That was fun while it lasted.

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