The Facts: Hester, the most accomplished return man in NFL history, faces three to six months of recovery after undergoing surgery on his right big toe on Friday. Hester, who missed the first 11 games of the 2015 season as a result of injury, had the procedure performed by famed foot surgeon Dr. Robert Anderson in Charlotte.

Diehards Line: Hester broke one of the two sesamoid bones, which act as a pulley for tendons. Such a bone helps the big toe move normally and provides leverage when the toe pushes off for walking and running. Hester will wear a cast for the next three months before shedding it in favor of a walking boot. After a month in the boot, he’ll begin the actual rehab. Hester, who wants to remain in Atlanta, firmly believes he still has enough left to be effective in whatever role once fully healthy.