Former UGA LB Justin Houston could miss the 2016 NFL season
By Nick Cole
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The term “ACL injury” is not what any football player wants to hear.
But it appears as though former Georgia All-American Justin Houston is dealing with one that could put his status for the 2016 season in doubt.
According to a report from BJ Kissel, Houston had his ACL “fixed” last month.
Justin Houston had his ACL "fixed" in Feb. It wasn't torn, but it wasn't functioning the way it should. He's on the road to recovery.
— Chiefs Reporter (@ChiefsReporter) March 22, 2016
The good news is that is was not a complete tear, which likely would’ve required reconstructive surgery that would have put him out of action for quite some time.
But even with this vaguely-termed scope treatment, the Chiefs appear to be preparing for the worst. The team trainer put a timeline of 6-12 months on the recovery, and Chiefs coach Andy Reid is unsure of when he’ll get his star linebacker back.
Burkholder said Houston has a 6-12 month recovery so it’s tough to tell when he will be back.
— RIP Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) March 22, 2016
"It's too early to be able to tell," #Chiefs coach Andy Reid on whether Justin Houston will be ready when the season begins.
— Chiefs Reporter (@ChiefsReporter) March 22, 2016
Houston was an All-American linebacker for Georgia in 2010, and has four Pro Bowl selections under his belt through the first five seasons of his NFL career.
Nick Cole is a former print journalist with several years of experience covering the SEC. Born and raised in SEC country, he has taken in the game-day experience at all 14 stadiums.
