Bucs’ Antonio Brown needs to pass physical after knee surgery
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown underwent successful knee surgery on Tuesday, according to a report from Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.
The minor knee procedure was described by Rapoport as “a clean-out after some issues last season.” The recovery should be just a few weeks long, the report said.
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Brown agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $6.25 million earlier this offseason. However he has has yet to sign the extension. Why hasn’t he signed his contract yet? Bucs head coach Bruce Arians explained he has to pass a physical first following the knee procedure.
“He has to pass the physical,†Arians recently told The Pewter Report. “Hopefully we’ll have a scope on Tuesday, he’s getting his knee cleaned out, and everything will work out fine. It’s just a matter of a physical.â€
The knee recovery is estimated to be about three to four weeks, according to Greg Auman of The Athletic. Once the recovery is complete, Brown should be set to pass his physical and officially sign the deal. He’ll return in time for training camp ahead of the 2021 season.
On Antonio Brown, his knee surgery/procedure today was in response to some discomfort, likely dealing with a recovery period of 3-4 weeks. Training camp is still two months off, should be fine to return to Bucs practice then.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) May 19, 2021
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Antonio Brown had to complete an eight-game suspension by the NFL for violating the league’s personal conduct policy last year. This led to a game on the sidelines with the Buccaneers after signing a one-year deal with the team in October.
In the postseason, Brown missed the NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers due to a knee injury suffered in the Divisional Round. Brown was able to return for Super Bowl LV vs. the Kansas City Chiefs and caught five passes for 22 yards including one touchdown before halftime.
