Seahawks confirm Chancellor had surgery

[WizardHawk]

Seattle safety Kam Chancellor had hip surgery | Seahawks Blog | Seattle Times

The Seahawks have confirmed an earlier report from the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport is reporting today that Seattle strong safety Kam Chancellor did indeed recently have surgery on his hip.

The surgery apparently occurred a month ago.

Rapoport notes that Chancellor may not be available for the preseason, and seems to hint that it might be a spot the Seahawks will have to address in the upcoming NFL Draft.

ESPN’s John Clayton has several times also reported that Chancellor had surgery.

The team had earlier declined to comment on the reports, GM John Schneider saying last week he did not think it was appropriate to comment on injuries at this time of the year.

Earlier this year, the Seahawks re-signed backup strong safety Jeron Johnson to a one-year deal worth $1.35 million, a contract that was restructured after the team initially put a second-round tender on him. Johnson was a restricted free agent.

Chancellor dealt with a nagging hip injury throughout the 2013 season, listed on the injury report at various times throughout the year as having a hip issue.

Indications are that it is not an overly serious issue, and not similar to that of receiver Percy Harvin, who missed most of last season after having hip surgery early in training camp.

Johnson is the only other safety with experience on Seattle’s roster, though DeShawn Shead, officially listed as a cornerback, can also play there. Seattle lost backup free safety Chris Maragos to the Eagles during free agency.

So bam bam might miss some games in the beginning of the season.

Thoughts?

 

[dkmightyhammer]

I'm glad this is happening now and not during the season. Kam is a major component of our secondary and I'd hate for him to lose any regular season time.

I just hope he's 100% for the home opener.

 

[Mr. Tacoma]

If they have to cut him open, the earlier the better. Glad they got it out of the way.

 

[HaroldSeattle]

Hoping he doesn't miss any of the season, also thinking that the Seahawks may pick up a safety some where in the lower rounds of the draft.

 

[cezero]

i diss espn a lot, but the sportcenter app is pretty damn good

 

[boogiewithstu2007]

Get fixed up Kam... Offseason is for that exact purpose... Glad he got it taken care because we will be ok if he misses some time early... WE CAN"T afford to miss him late....

 

[Doublejive]

 

[WizardHawk]

Good to see you back DJ. You ok bro? Had us a little worried last week man.