Robert Griffin III is having surgery today on a torn ligament in his right knee — and to see if there’s a second ligament that also needs to be repaired.
Baylor coach Art Briles confirmed to USA Today and the Associated Press last night that the Washington Redskins rookie has a torn lateral collateral ligament. He said the surgery also will determine whether Griffin has damaged the ACL in that knee.
A person close to Griffin, speaking on condition of anonymity because the Redskins have not made an announcement, also confirmed the details surrounding Griffin’s injury to the AP.
A torn LCL requires a rehabilitation period of several months, possibly extending into training camp and the start of next season. A torn ACL is a more severe injury, typically requiring nine to 12 months of recovery.
EAGLES: Sticking with its plan for an exhaustive search to replace Andy Reid, Philadelphia added Lovie Smith to its list of coaching candidates. It will interview him tomorrow.
BRONCOS: A finally healthy Chris Kuper is expected to return at right guard for Denver when the top-seeded Broncos (13-3) play host to the Ravens (11-6) in an AFC divisional playoff.
PANTHERS: A person familiar with the situation says Carolina interviewed Giants director of college scouting Marc Ross and Montreal Alouettes general manager Jim Popp for their vacant GM position.
CARDINALS: Arizona has chosen to stay in-house with the promotion of Steve Keim to general manager as the search for a new head coach goes on.
BROWNS: Cleveland interviewed Marc Trestman, the coach of the Montreal Alouettes and Cleveland’s offensive coordinator the last time the Browns played in the AFC title game, a person familiar with the meeting told the AP.
BEARS: Minnesota assistants Mike Singletary and Mike Priefer will interview for the Chicago head-coaching job.
COWBOYS: Dallas WR Dez Bryant has had surgery on his broken left index finger.