The Facts: Crumpler had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee last Friday, the team disclosed Tuesday -- the first day of new HC Bobby Petrino's first three-day mini-camp. Crumpler was not in attendance. The procedure was to repair minor damage and to clear out debris, the team said. No timetable was given for his return.

Diehards Line:While the situation bears watching, Crumpler, who led the Falcons with 56 receptions for 780 yards and a career-high 8 touchdowns, has been bothered by problems with his left knee for two seasons and was frequently held out of at least one practice a week during the season to ease wear and tear. ... We'll continue to watch his progress and update further as developments warrant.