Tag: ACL tear

Seahawks center Justin Britt’s ACL recovery appears to be on track

Seattle Seahawks center Justin Britt’s appears to be on track for a successful recovery from the ACL tear he sustained Week 8 last season.

The Seahawks lost starting center Justin Britt last year to an ACL tear he sustained Week 8 against the Atlanta Falcons, effectively ending his season. Britt was just one of a number of Seattle players to suffer a serious injury in 2019.

But after successful reconstructive surgery, Britt has been rehabbing diligently and seems on track for a timely return.

“He’s doing great,” Seahawks general manager John Schneider said Tuesday at the combine. “Yeah, he’s doing a really good job. You know, my office is right above the weight room so I heard him in there the other day throwing weights around and listening to Metallica, or whatever he was listening to in there. He’s doing a great job. That’s an unfortunate thing for him, you know.

“But Joey (Hunt) came in and played real well and (Ethan) Pocic can play there, as well.”

Britt has been posting his workout updates on his social media accounts and appears to be on schedule in his recovery efforts.

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Kiko Alonso shares update in his recovery from ACL surgery

New Orleans Saints linebacker Kiko Alonso ended his year with a knee injury, but he’s recovering with physical therapist Dr. Sharif Tabbah.

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Last summer, video of New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara’s intense workouts went viral — due as much to the world-class athleticism Kamara put on display as the creative training regiment that Dr. Sharif Tabbah designed to challenge the three-time Pro Bowler. Kamara’s results intrigued teammates like wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr., who also worked with Tabbah during the offseason.

Now in 2020, another Saints player has sought out the Miami-based physical therapist. Kiko Alonso projects to start at the strong side linebacker spot next season, but he went down with a torn ACL in the Saints’ playoff loss to the Minnesota Vikings. It’ll be tough for him to be ready to start by training camp, but Tabbah said recently that he’s been impressed with Alonso’s progres in the weeks since surgery.

Tabbah shared an Instagram video of Alonso working on his surgically-repaired knee, noting that, “It’s important to begin working on balance, stabilization and coordination and early as possible in a safe manner. Proprioception is lost after an ACL surgery but can be quickly restored when addressed appropriately!” Proprioception refers to the awareness people feel within their body, which can fade in areas that go unused following serious medical procedures.

A challenge athletes often face after surgery is the struggle to “trust” a repaired joint or limb, which makes sense considering that it’s failed them before. But training like the workout Tabbah drew up for Alonso does a lot to build confidence in the stability of his injured knee, which will allow him to play at full speed once the season kicks off in September. See it for yourself:

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Justin Britt making really good progress in return from ACL injury

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Justin Britt is making good progress while rehabbing an ACL tear, but his timeline remains unclear.

The Seattle Seahawks suffered a litany of injuries to their offensive line in 2019, often resulting in players being forced to play out of position and contributing to Russell Wilson’s league-leading 48 sacks.

Perhaps the biggest loss was starting center Justin Britt, who suffered a torn ACL in Week 8 against Atlanta, costing him the rest of the season.

Britt was replaced by backup Joey Hunt, and while Hunt drew praise from coach Pete Carroll for his high football IQ, he was often overmatched in pass protection, which often resulted in the pocket evaporating for Wilson almost immediately.

Carroll provided a little update on Britt’s status at his post-season press conference on Monday afternoon.

“I saw him the other day, he said he is making really good progress,” Carroll said. “He’s been around a lot. He’s very active in here, so we know that he’s working hard at it. He should be able to get back on normal schedule. After you get about five or six months into it, you have to kind of figure out what’s going on. So, I don’t know how that’s going to turn for him.”

ACL surgery typically comes with an 8-12 month recovery period, so Britt’s availability for the start of the 2020 season remains unclear.

What also remains unclear is his status on the team, as Seattle could opt to release Britt before the final year of his contract is up, saving $11.4 million against the cap – money they could use to bring back Jadeveon Clowney or pursue other free agents.

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Report: MRI results confirm Seahawks RB Rashaad Penny has torn ACL

MRI results confirm Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny actually tore his ACL Week 14 against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday night.

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny suffered a knee injury Week 14 in the team’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams and was unable to return to the lineup Sunday night.

After the game, coach Pete Carroll told reporters the initial medical tests revealed Penny has sustained a “significant” ACL sprain.

During his Monday afternoon press conference, Carroll had yet to receive the MRI results and was unable to provide any further updates.

A new report from NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport now confirms Penny has actually suffered a torn ACL.

“Seahawks RB Rashaad Penny tore his ACL in last night’s loss to the Rams and is out for the season, source said,” Rapoport tweeted later Monday afternoon. “The MRI confirmed the news for the former first-round pick, who also has additional damage to his knee. He’s out until training camp. Tough injury.”

Backup running backs C.J. Prosise and Travis Homer are expected to step up in Penny’s absence to assist starter, Chris Carson.

The Seahawks have an off day Tuesday and Carroll and the rest of the staff have no scheduled media availability until Wednesday before practice.

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