Percy Harvin tweets he will need surgery on hip

Percy Harvin tweeted on Tuesday that he will need surgery on his injured hip.

when everything is goin good sometimes life throw u a curve ball… sorry to half to report that my injury will require surgery…

— Percy Harvin (@Percy_Harvin) July 30, 2013

Nobody was more anxious and excited about season then….but I will be back strong as ever..i appreciate all the love and prayers 12th man

— Percy Harvin (@Percy_Harvin) July 30, 2013

Harvin tore the labrum in his hip while working out in the offseason. The Seattle Seahawks acquired him in March in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings and were hoping he would be able to avoid surgery. There is no word yet on the timetable for his recovery, but there was initial speculation that Harvin would be out for the season if he needed surgery. NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport says Harvin may be out 3-4 months.

Harvin signed a six-year, $67 million contract with the Seahawks, including $25.5 million guaranteed. He was expected to be one of the team’s top offensive weapons.