Jordy Nelson’s recovery from ACL surgery may not be going as smoothly as the Green Bay Packers had hoped.
According to a report by Ed Werder of ESPN on Tuesday, the Packers believe Nelson is suffering from knee tendinitis, perhaps due to overcompensation during the rehab process. The issue is not believed to be serious at the moment, however.
#Packers believe @JordyRNelson knee problem is tendinitis the result of overcompensating during rehab. Not viewed as serious currently
— Ed Werder (@Edwerderespn) July 26, 2016
Nelson, 31, tore the ACL in his right knee last August and missed the entire 2015 season. He is opening up Packers’ training camp this summer on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list.
One of quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ favorite targets, Nelson logged monstrous totals of 1,519 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns when he was last healthy in 2014. Green Bay obviously wants to get him back out there as soon as possible, but this latest complication could delay Nelson’s timetable and limit his effectiveness in the early going next season.
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H/T Rotoworld
