The Facts:
Initial reports were that Finley would miss three to six weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. However, a league source said that the recovery time will be more like six to 10 weeks and if it’s at that outer limit, Finley’s availability for this season will be very much in doubt.
Reported by The National Football Post
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
The good news for Finley, 23, is that meniscus repairs typically do not create problems for the player long term. The bad news is the Packers have been hit by so many injuries they might not see him back in action until 2011. Again, Finley could potentially be back in about six weeks, but NFP staffer Brad Biggs notes that would really fast track his return and it’s too soon to tell exactly how he will respond. ... Stay tuned.
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