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    Thursday, September 28, 2006
    Damage to Kearse's knee not as bad as first feared

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    By Len Pasquarelli
    ESPN.com

    In the wake of reports that the left knee injury suffered by the Philadelphia Eagles' Jevon Kearse on Sept. 17 included tears to three of four ligaments and ancillary involvement termed "severe," the star defensive end underwent surgery Thursday that revealed the damage was not nearly so catastrophic and that the rehabilitation for the eighth-year veteran will not be as daunting as originally anticipated.


    Kearse
    In fact, the only repair made by renowned Miami-based orthopedic surgeon Dr. John Uribe during the Thursday procedure was to the lateral meniscus cartilage. In terms of what was reported about the injury in the days after it occurred, the meniscus damage is considered relatively benign.

    Kearse did suffer a fracture to his left tibia, but that injury required only casting, not surgery.

    Uribe did not have to address the ligaments, the kneecap or quadriceps at all during the procedure.

    "So we're probably talking, according to Dr. Uribe, about a 12-week rehabilitation period," agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN.com on Thursday night. "That still means Jevon would not have been able to play again, under the best circumstances, until the very end of the season. So I can't fault the Eagles for putting him on injured reserve and ending his season. But certainly, for everyone concerned, this is great news. It means he should be back on the field next spring for all of the offseason conditioning."

    Kearse was injured late in the second game of the season, an overtime loss to the New York Giants, and Eagles officials feared catastrophic damage to the knee.

    Broadcast and published reports indicated that Kearse had suffered a complete tear of the medial collateral ligament, partial tears of the lateral collateral and posterior cruciate ligaments, a dislocated kneecap, a torn knee capsule, a strained quadriceps tendon and a strained hamstring.

    In light of those reports, there were intimations that, because of the severity of the injury, an extended recovery period, and Kearse's scheduled base salary of $5.2 million for 2007 and lofty salary cap charge, Philadelphia might release him. That likely won't be the case, however, given Thursday's results.

    In his two appearances this season, Kearse had notched 3 ½ sacks and appeared well on his way to his first double-digit sack campaign since 2001, when he was with the Tennessee Titans. After the Eagles recorded only 29 sacks in 2005, defensive coordinator Jim Johnson vowed to re-energize the team's pass rush, and the utilization of Kearse in a variety of roles was part of that plan.

    With Kearse sidelined, right end Darren Howard has moved to the left side and second-year veteran Trent Cole joined the lineup at right end. Philadelphia is tied for the league lead in sacks, with 16.

    Kearse, 30, was the Titans' first-round choice in the 1999 draft, was named defensive rookie of the year that season, and registered 36 sacks his first three years before injuries curtailed his production. In his first two years in Philadelphia -- which signed him as an unrestricted free agent in 2004, awarding him a contract that made him the NFL's highest-paid end at the time -- Kearse had 7½ sacks each season.

    Len Pasquarelli is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. To check out Len's chat

  • #2
    There is a God.

    Good for you JK, now you get yourself ready for next year.
    http://shop.cafepress.com/content/global/img/spacer.gifOK, let's try this again...

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    • #3
      A piece of good news...for a change!

      Here's hoping JK's rehab goes well and he comes back next year as good as ever.

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      • #4
        Great news!

        But it does beg the question-- Just how did the other catastrophic, severe reports get started?? I mean where did they come from????

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        • #5
          Originally posted by MDFAN
          Great news!

          But it does beg the question-- Just how did the other catastrophic, severe reports get started?? I mean where did they come from????


          Five straight losses, including a crucial one at Dallas on Christmas Day, send them out against Atlanta, needing the win, plus help. -Dr. Z, 8/31/06

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          • #6
            Wasn't it that Jay Glazer guy who started that about how bad they were? I could be wrong, but I am pretty sure he really got that ball rolling.

            I believe Les Bowen actually said they weren't as severe as Glazer made them out to be about a week ago.
            Theo

            Bleedin Green in 117!!

            Trey Wingo is still a geek!!

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            • #7
              If I am the Eagles, I really take a good look into this.

              If the damage was diagnosed wrongly by the team's doctors, and the time frame to healing was a more than three or so months as stated, then obviously Kearse was wrongly placed into the IR list. If the extent of the injury is what's described in the article, and he could be able to play in the event the team went into the postseason, I'd rather unload Hanson and keep Kearse. Because in December, it's the DL that's going to be a difference maker, and because you can find similar corners to Hanson to pick up if necessary.

              But then again, chances are the Eagles did know what happened, and decided that it would be unwise to try and count on Kearse working his way back only to hopefully play in the playoffs, and decided to give him a chance to heel normally and come back stronger next year.

              Then you also got Drew Rosenhaus who's trying to make a case that his client isn't going to be damaged goods in the unlikely event the Eagles decide that he's making too much money and cut him.
              "You will dress only in attire specially sanctioned by P.E. special services… You are no longer part of the system. You are above the system, over it, beyond it. We're "them." We're "they." We are the Men in Green."

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              • #8
                This is why the injured reserve rules in the NFL need to be changed. Kearse could be healthy in December, but he can't come back because the NFL doesn't have a baseball-style disabled list.

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                • #9
                  When was the last time the Eagles cut a player without giving him at least a chance to rehab it and prove he can't play on the field? I don't think they ever have. They even gave Pinkston a shot to come back even though he was always a one trick pony and the injury he had usually takes the speed away from the player. They gave JR Reed a shot to come back etc. So I have no idea where the Kearse would be cut thing came from.

                  In any event its great news for one of my favorite Eagles players. I am glad that the damage is not as bad as some reported. When I read Jay Glazer's article I just couldn't believe the damage was that bad, yes he and Patterson bumped knees but I have seen much worse things done to knee's and the player came out fine.
                  Were from Philly F in Philly no one likes us we DON'T CARE!

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                  • #10
                    Agreed Swing.

                    Although I think they did that because the Redskins used to get away with holding the good players back in the day...

                    F$%@ Redskins! Ruined what the NFL was about!
                    "You will dress only in attire specially sanctioned by P.E. special services… You are no longer part of the system. You are above the system, over it, beyond it. We're "them." We're "they." We are the Men in Green."

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                    • #11
                      hopefully it's not a case of Rosenhaus blowing smoke so that Kearse's contract status isn't jeopardized.
                      Don't kid yourself Jimmy. If a cow ever got the chance, he'd kill you and everyone you cared about!

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by taz
                        When was the last time the Eagles cut a player without giving him at least a chance to rehab it and prove he can't play on the field? I don't think they ever have. They even gave Pinkston a shot to come back even though he was always a one trick pony and the injury he had usually takes the speed away from the player. They gave JR Reed a shot to come back etc. So I have no idea where the Kearse would be cut thing came from.

                        In any event its great news for one of my favorite Eagles players. I am glad that the damage is not as bad as some reported. When I read Jay Glazer's article I just couldn't believe the damage was that bad, yes he and Patterson bumped knees but I have seen much worse things done to knee's and the player came out fine.
                        You can't cut a player right after they are injured. You basically have to wait until the contract year is done I believe. As for a player who the Birds really didn't allow to come back from injury? I'd submit:




                        Technically his contract had expired but he was brought back for a minimum the following year and last out to Parry in TC - right?

                        Also - Damon Moore was hurt in the NFCCG against the Rams and his contract was finished and so was he as an Eagle.

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                        • #13
                          Even if he is possibly ready at week 16+, I don't think it wise to keep him on the roster. Go with what you have & move on. Have JK focus on rehab for next year and don't risk another worse injury. Besides, how can Rosendouche or anyone else know at this point that he would be ready for the post season?

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Vet Turf
                            Even if he is possibly ready at week 16+, I don't think it wise to keep him on the roster. Go with what you have & move on. Have JK focus on rehab for next year and don't risk another worse injury. Besides, how can Rosendouche or anyone else know at this point that he would be ready for the post season?
                            Zackly!

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                            • #15
                              Rosenhaus said he understood why the Eagles did it.

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