According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Eagles linebacker Kiko Alonso will seek out a second opinion on his knee, which kept him out of action this past Sunday against the Jets. He will see the famed Dr. Andrews for an exam, which is never a name you want to hear in a situation like this.
Eagles LB Kiko Alonso in Florida today to get 2nd opinion on knee from Dr. James Andrews; diagnosis will help determine if surgery needed.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 28, 2015
The meeting with Dr. Andrews will determine whether or not Alonso will require surgery on his left knee, the same one he needed surgery to repair a torn ACL a season ago.
During training camp, Alonso experienced tendinitis in the knee and he exited the week two matchup against Dallas with what was determined a knee sprain later in the week. It begs the question as to whether the Oregon alum was ever 100% healthy. He has seven combined tackles and a one-handed interception so far this season.
Meanwhile, in place of Alonso this week against the Jets, rookie Jordan Hicks stepped up and had a huge game. He recorded 10 tackles — nine solo — recovered a fumble and grabbed an interception.
[h/t CSNPhilly.com]
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