Former Alabama LB Reggie Ragland to have knee surgery, likely out for the year
By Adam Spencer
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After showing promise early in Buffalo Bills training camp, ex-Alabama LB Reggie Ragland’s rookie season took a turn for the worst.
The former Crimson Tide star tore his ACL and may have done other damage to his knee earlier this week.
NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport tweeted on Wednesday that Ragland will go in for surgery soon:
#Bills LB Reggie Ragland is set for surgery later this week on his partially torn ACL, per source. The knee is believed to have other damage
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 10, 2016
The initial prognosis is unclear, Rapoport tweeted. Ragland could be done for the year, or he could return midway through the season:
During Reggie Ragland's surgery, he'll learn whether his season is over or if it's a 6-8 week recovery. Either way, he'll miss serious time.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 10, 2016
Fortunately for the Bills, there’s a comparison to be made to a recent Buffalo linebacker:
Based on the initial tests, #Bills LB Reggie Ragland expected to land on IR. A caveat: Last year Kiko Alonso had a similar injury & returned
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 10, 2016
Hopefully 2016 doesn’t turn into a lost season for Ragland and the Bills, but if it does, it’s a safe bet that the former Alabama star will do everything he can to come back stronger in 2017.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
