The Facts:
McFadden, the No. 4 overall pick of last year's draft, underwent minor surgery on his left shoulder, a family member said in confirming a previously undisclosed procedure. Former No. 1 overall draft pick JaMarcus Russell had his own minor surgery last week to remove bone chips in his right ankle, a team official confirmed Thursday.
Reported by the San Francisco Chronicle
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Russell's surgery was no surprise. Team owner Al Davis
mentioned its possibility last week during a press conference to introduce Tom Cable as the new head coach. No one has ever mentioned McFadden needing surgery, and one high-ranking team official told Chronicle staffer David White he was unaware it even happened -- in part because McFadden had it done Jan. 13 by a doctor of his own choosing instead of letting the Raiders' staff do it. He is recovering fine and doesn't expect to miss any offseason workouts, a family member said.
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