Report: Griffin has partial tears in two ligaments
The Washington Post is reporting Redskins QB Robert Griffin III has a partial tear of the anterior cruciate ligament and lateral collateral ligment in the right knee.
One person with knowledge of the situation said Griffin might have to undergo exploratory surgery to determine the extent of the damage and whether the injuries are new. Another said Griffin hopes to avoid full-blown reconstructive surgery if the tears are partial, even if they are new injuries.
A third person familiar with the case, asked whether the ligament damage is new or a matter of previous injuries showing up on Griffin’s MRI, said: “That’s what we’re trying to find out.”
Griffin will fly to Florida to be examined by Dr James Andrews tomorrow, so that the true extent of his injury can be understood. Team owner Dan Snyder will accompany Griffin on the trip.
