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Post by prossman on Dec 28, 2008 13:07:39 GMT -7
Report: Pats' Brady well behind in schedule for return ESPN.com news services
Updated: December 28, 2008, 2:56 PM ET Comment Email Print New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has fallen behind in his recovery efforts from knee surgery and could risk missing next season if another operation is needed, NBCSports.com has reported.
Brady, who underwent surgery on Oct. 6 after tearing the ACL and MCL ligaments in his left knee in the first quarter of the team's first game of the season, had subsequent operations on the knee after it became infected.
AFC East ESPN.com's Tim Graham writes about all things AFC East in his division blog.
• Blog network: NFL Nation That infection resulted in a buildup of scar tissue, which may require surgery on the knee, the Web site reported, citing an anonymous NFL source.
The scar tissue also has affected Brady's ability to begin fully rehabilitating his leg, the report said, and the repaired ligaments remain loose.
Another surgery also could be needed for that condition, the Web site reported.
Backup quarterback Matt Cassel replaced Brady as the starter and has helped lead the Patriots (10-5) to the verge of a playoff berth.
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