The Facts: Tannehill, who missed the last three regular-season games and the postseason because of a left knee injury, is healed and will be available for the start of the team's entire offseason program. He will not will not have surgery to reconstruct the knee. Tannehill, pronounced healed by team doctor John Uribe and with a concurring second opinion of respected surgeon Dr. James Andrews, will be participating in the team's conditioning program in April, OTA days which begin in May, mini camps after that, and training camp which is supposed to begin in late July.

Diehards Line:Numerous sources with knowledge of Tannehill’s recovery from a partially torn ACL and grade 2 sprained MCL told Herald staffer Armando Salguero the quarterback weeks ago passed a battery of tests that determine the stability and functionality of his knees and that he is now ready to go. Even better for all involved, Salguero's sources insist, is that Tannehill will not be any more susceptible to a future ACL tear in his left knee following his completed rehabilitation than if he’d had a reconstructive surgery. Coaches, and specifically HC Adam Gase, will reserve the right to manage Tannehill’s work load during OTAs but the player will be fully available as the team wishes. Worth noting, Tannehill will play the 2017 season with a brace on his left knee. A source told Salguero Tannehill has been working out with multiple braces to see which one he’s most comfortable using.