The Facts: Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports via Twitter that quarterback Chad Pennington will undergo surgery on Thursday to repair an ACL that he tore while playing basketball recently. Per Salguero, Pennington isn’t ruling out playing in 2011.
Diehards Line:According to PFT's Mike Florio, that stance makes sense. If the lockout lasts into September or beyond, QBs with the ability to step in and play will be in demand. Pennington demonstrated three years ago his ability to do just that; after he was dumped by the Jets for Brett Favre, Pennington helped turn a 1-15 Dolphins team into an 11-5 division winner. And while he'll need a quick turnaround from reconstructive surgery, Pennington has a history of major comebacks.