nctimes.com - 8/23/2008
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Saturday, August 23, 2008 2:26 PM PDT SAN DIEGO ---- Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman said Saturday he has two torn ligaments in his ailing left knee and has been told by doctors that he could suffer a possible career-ending injury if he attempts to play without undergoing surgery. Merriman said he has tears in both the posterior cruciate and lateral collateral ligaments and that every ...
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Shawne Merriman's Left Knee Is Worse Than Initially Reported
FanHouse —
... Mike Sullivan at the North County Times reports that if Merriman elects to play without having the surgery, he runs the risk of suffering a career ending injury. ...
Shawne Merriman Has a Big Decision to Make
The Sporting Blog —
Next week, Chargers talisman and all-around swell guy
Shawne Merriman will see a specialist in Miami for a third
opinion on his two torn ligaments. The North County
Times reports the last doc Merriman saw -- the
infamous Dr. James Andrews, according to other
reports -- saw if Shawne plays on the injury, his
career could be at risk.
Of course, Merriman fears nothing and wants to keep playing
now instead hitting surgery.
“I’ve been seeing some really great doctors
over the past few days and they’ve all said ...
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Merriman weighs options for 'career-threatening' knee injury
nfl.com 8/23/2008 — SAN DIEGO -- Chargers Pro Bowl linebacker Shawne Merriman said Saturday he has two torn ligaments in his left knee and has been told by doctors that he could suffer a possible career-ending injury if he attempts to play without having surgery. ...
