Lawson to undergo preemptive shoulder surgery |
Former Clemson standout
Shaq Lawson will have surgery on his right shoulder on Tuesday to avoid any long-term issues for his young NFL career.
The Buffalo Bills released a statement on Monday regarding the decision to do the surgery immediately. “The Buffalo Bills are taking measures to prevent the possibility of Shaq Lawson aggravating a pre-existing shoulder condition during the season. While he could continue to play, the Bills medical staff has determined that surgery is the best course of action for the overall health of his shoulder moving forward. He had an occurrence of the condition last week, but that would not preclude him from participating in the offseason program. Shaq is scheduled for surgery tomorrow on his shoulder with a rehabilitation program to follow. A timetable for his return is still being established.” Bills general manager Doug Whaley applauded Shaq Lawson on his willingness to do the surgery. “I want to take this opportunity to commend Shaq Lawson and his representatives for putting the team first by having this surgery on his shoulder done now,” Whaley said. “By doing so, he’s forsaking personal goals to be 100 percent healthy when we will need him most during the regular season. Fans constantly hear us say that we want players with tremendous character who keep team goals ahead of personal ones and Shaq is a great example of this.” Lawson finished his final season at Clemson with 86 tackles, 25.5 tackles for loss (first in the nation), 12.5 sacks and 15 quarterback hurries. Bills WR Sammy Watkins underwent foot surgery about 3 weeks ago, expected to miss preseason.
Shaq Lawson expected to be out 5-6 months.
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