The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... Randle El, with crutches under both arms, said Wednesday the surgery on his right knee went as expected and that he hopes to return to the field for offseason practices next month.
Diehards Line:Randle El said the knee was swollen after mini-camp practice Saturday. An MRI found loose cartilage, possibly the residual effects of getting the knee banged in a couple games last season, and he had arthroscopic surgery Monday. Assuming he's ready to go as advertised, when the team's next round of workouts begin early next month, the procedure is unlikely to have an impact this season.