2 min read • April 13, 2022
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NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport made waves Wednesday morning with a comment about the quality of Odell Beckham Jr.'s first ACL surgery.
“When Odell tore his ACL with the Browns the surgery didn't go as well as anyone had hoped, ”Rapoport said on the Pat McAfee Show. “This past surgery went really well and probably will extend his career.”
The first surgery was performed in November 2020 by popular orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews at the Andrews Institute for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, according to the Browns.
Beckham's recent surgery, after his second left knee ACL tear in Super Bowl LVI, was performed in late February by Rams head team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache.
“Sounds like (the recent surgery) went really well and actually corrected a previously bad surgery from a couple years ago,” Rapoport said on the McAfee show.
“We don't have to out the doctor but these are the things we should be outing though for future player because all these relationships that some people have, (these doctors) automatically get business." McAfee responded. "And what if they're not great? What if they just are there strictly because of who they know?”
The knee was a concern when the Rams signed Beckham mid-season, exactly a year and two days after his initial ACL surgery, Rapoport said.
“Then in the Super Bowl, he's playing his butt off, he's probably going to be the Super Bowl MVP but he tears his ACL again,” Rapoport said. “In a weird way there's a little bit of relief from everyone because now it can get fixed right.”
Beckham is facing his second ACL recovery in the last three seasons and remains a free agent.
The Rams were concerned about Beckham's surgically repaired left knee after he underwent the physical to sign with Los Angeles, Rapoport said.
The Sports Injury Central doctors detailed in late January why Beckham could be ready for Week 1, but would not be anywhere close to 100% before the second half of the season.
Second surgeries on ACLs typically carry a quicker recovery timeline because, essentially, not as much reconstruction is needed during surgery on a re-tear of the ACL.
Beckham missed the first two games of last season, but finished with 44 catches for 537 yards and 5 touchdowns in 14 games with the Browns and Rams.
It remains to be seen where he will suit up this season and how effective he will be.
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