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Biggs: Al Harris undergoes successful surgery

Veteran cornerback aiming for full return in 2010 Brad Biggs

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Green Bay Packers cornerback Al Harris underwent reconstructive surgery on the torn ACL in his left knee on Monday, and is expected to make a full recovery for next season.

Harris, who turns 35 next week, has vowed to make a complete return in time for the start of next season. He was injured at Lambeau Field in the Packers’ Nov. 22 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. He’s been a remarkably durable performer throughout his career. Harris missed four games in 2008 with a spleen injury, but prior to that he had played in all 16 games for 10 consecutive seasons.

Packers team physician Patrick McKenzie told Harris’ agent Jack Bechta that he is “very pleased with the procedure, health and results."

“(McKenzie) is very optimistic that Al will have a complete recovery and be back on the field for the 2010 season,” Bechta said.

In full disclosure, Bechta is one of the principal founders of the National Football Post.

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Snake Plissken
Dec 01, 2009
10:11 PM

Jack:
I'm glad for Al that all went well.
Was there any other damage in the knee beside the ACL?

Get better Al.

SteveO
Dec 01, 2009
10:52 PM

get well soon. we need you back!

PJ
Dec 01, 2009
11:34 PM

Good to hear it went well! Too bad about the untimely injury for Al but I know he's a machine and will be back and ready for 2010. Fear the Dreads! Go Pack!

Kelsey
Dec 02, 2009
12:10 AM

That is awesome! Glad to hear he is doing so well. I can't wait to see him back in 2010!!

davidj
Dec 02, 2009
08:20 AM

go pack, go al. big ups to 31.

notbeck
Dec 02, 2009
09:18 AM

Happy it went well. Now's the hard part, but Al knows hard work. Hope to see him soon!

Gary Carter
Dec 02, 2009
11:26 AM

Look forward to Al Harris returning to the Packers.He is a true Packer representing our great tradition with heart and class.Get better soon Al.You are loved by many and we all anxiously await your return to the green and gold!!!!!

Kristenjeanne87
Dec 20, 2009
07:20 PM

So glad all went well, we missed you today! Heal up quickly please! :)

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