The Facts:
Cooley made a visit to renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews on Thursday to get a second opinion on his bothersome left knee. Cooley confirmed the meeting while also saying that his recovery is “going in the right direction.” Cooley added: "To be honest with you, and I mean this, I would be amazed if I didn’t play against the Giants."
Reported by CBS Washington
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
According to CBS Washington's Grant Paulsen, Andrews’ examinations were just a way of further-evaluating the left knee that Cooley had minor arthoscopic knee surgery on back on January 3. Cooley didn’t anticipate having any setbacks with the knee during training camp, but swelling and discomfort have kept him off the practice field over the past week. On Sunday afternoon HC Mike Shanahan said that Cooley would be given time to rest and that he’d be re-evaluated “in a couple weeks.” When asked if Cooley would be ready for the start of the Redskins’ season the veteran head coach said that he didn’t know. But Cooley says he is sure about his availability and says he fully expects to be ready to open the season on September 11. ... Stay tuned.
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