The Facts: Brunell took his first step toward continuing his NFL career. The Redskins announced on Monday that Brunell underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.

Diehards Line:Brunell may be on the road to recovery physically but he will likely need to find a new place to play next season. After the Redskins got off to a 3-6 start, Joe Gibbs replaced the veteran with Jason Campbell for the rest of the season. Now that Campbell seems to be the quarterback of the future in Washington, Brunell will likely be a salary cap casualty in the near future.