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Brian Hoyer Returns To Field Assuming He's Browns' Starting QB

May 18, 2014 1:11 AM

Brian Hoyer was back on the field with the Cleveland Browns for the first time since tearing a knee ligament in October.

"Until someone tells me otherwise," he said, "I feel like I'm the starter for this team."

Hoyer hurt his knee in his third start for the Browns.

Some six months later, Hoyer was active and assertive on the field, clearly acting like he belonged as the team's starter.

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Gronkowski Unsure If He'll Be Ready For Patriots' Opener

Nov 24, 2014 8:46 PM

Rob Gronkowski isn't sure if he will be ready for the start of the 2014 season as he recovers from a torn ACL.

"Oh man, that's too far away. I'm just improving every day right now," Gronkowski said Tuesday on the "Hill-Man Show" on WAAF-FM. "I'm working hard every day to put myself in the best situation so that I'm ready."

Gronkowski had surgery on Jan. 9, with the procedure performed by Dr. James Andrews. 

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Romo 'Feeling Good' Returning From Back Surgery

May 15, 2014 3:16 AM

Tony Romo continues to make progress in his return from back surgery.

"I'm feeling good," Romo told ESPN's Tim MacMahon during the Dallas Mavericks-San Antonio Spurs NBA playoff game on Monday night. 

When Romo underwent surgery there was immediate concern regarding his availability for the start of the offseason program. 

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Griffin Working On Rehabbing Knee, Building Bond With Teammates

Dec 2, 2014 7:42 PM

Robert Griffin III is working on strengthening his right knee as well as increasing his bond with teammates.

“That building a trust, building a bond, those memories you create help you on game day,” he said. “People underestimate that bond. I didn’t have as much bonding time last year. I didn’t have the offseason I had to do all the things I’m going to be doing this year. But that’s not an excuse for what happened last year. I’m grateful I got the chance to go through the offseason this year. Building those bonds and trust with teammates, that matters on game day.” 

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Eli Manning Confident Of Being Ready For Training Camp

Oct 31, 2014 2:22 PM

Eli Manning underwent ankle surgery earlier this month that was never able to heal naturally on its own, but he's confident he will be ready for training camp.

Manning is expected to miss the OTAs and mini-camps.

"You know, I think I could be safe to say I should be 100 percent by training camp," Manning said Tuesday, via the NY Daily News. "I would hope so. I would think for sure I'd be ready to go for training camp."

Manning was wearing a walking boot on his left foot and was asked why he waited so long after the season to undergo the procedure.

"We just felt this was the safest bet to go ahead and do the scope at this point, rather than waiting and seeing how it felt, going through OTAs and mini-camp," he said. "Then all of a sudden its June or July and then you might be missing training camp. We felt this was the safest bet. This will insure that I'm back 100 percent by training camp."

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Eli Manning To Undergo Surgery On Left Ankle

Oct 30, 2014 12:08 PM

Eli Manning will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle.

Manning is expected to be able to run again in approximately six weeks.

Manning sprained his ankle in the final game of the 2013 season against the Redskins and has spent the offseason rehabbing it.

"I went through the recovery and rehab after suffering the sprain," Manning said in the release. "I was still experiencing some discomfort as I began my normal offseason preparation, and after consultation, we felt the right thing was to have Dr. Anderson clean out the ankle."

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Reggie Wayne 'Way Ahead Of Schedule' Returning From Torn ACL

Oct 20, 2014 1:21 PM

Reggie Wayne tore his ACL six months ago but he believes he is certain to be ready for the start of training camp with the Indianapolis Colts.

“I’m way ahead of schedule,” Wayne said. “I feel great. I’m looking good. I can’t wait. . . . I’ll be ready way before training camp but I’m sure Coach Pagano won’t be willing to take the leash off me until training camp.”

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