Wes Welker, WR, New England Patriots

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Patriots | Welker has surgery
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:17:39 -0800

ESPNBoston.com reports New England Patriots WR Wes Welker (knee) underwent surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left knee Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Massachusetts General Hospital, according to published reports. According to the Boston Herald, team doctor Thomas Gill performed the surgery. The Boston Globe quoted a person with knowledge of the surgery as saying that Welker was "perfectly OK" following the surgery.

Patriots | Welker reportedly had planned to re-negotiate his contract
Sat, 30 Jan 2010 08:22:33 -0800

Shalise Manza Young, of the Providence Journal, reports there was speculation that New England Patriots WR Wes Welker (knee) was preparing to approach the team about re-negotiating the five-year, $16.9 million contract he signed in 2007 prior to sustaining a knee injury in Week 17. However, Welker will likely have little leverage after he is expected to miss anywhere from six to 10 months of action.

Patriots | Welker to undergo surgery Tuesday
Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:20:26 -0800

Adam Kilgore, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots WR Wes Welker (knee) will undergo surgery Tuesday, Feb. 2, to repair his torn anterior cruciate ligament, according to a source. Welker may be not ready for the start of the 2010 NFL season.

Patriots | Welker has not undergone surgery
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:39:41 -0800

The Boston Herald reports New England Patriots WR Wes Welker (knee) has yet to undergo offseason surgery to repair his torn ACL and MCL. It is unclear when the surgery will happen.

Patriots | Welker will have to wait to undergo surgery
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:01:52 -0800

Adam Kilgore, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots WR Wes Welker (knee) will have to wait for his torn medial collateral ligament to heal before having surgery on his torn anterior cruciate ligament.

Patriots | Welker yet to have surgery
Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:55:01 -0800

The Providence Journal reports New England Patriots WR Wes Welker (knee) said during a radio interview that he has not yet decided when he will have surgery to repair the anterior cruciate ligament he tore during Week 17. "We've got to let the MCL heal first and then we can go in and work on the ACL," Welker said. "We're just taking our time right now. We've got a little bit of time right now to wait on that to heal and just kind of get ready and make sure that we exhaust all the options and find out the best one for myself to give me the best chance to get out there on the field."

Patriots | Welker placed on IR
Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:30:04 -0800

Patriots.com reports the New England Patriots have placed WR Wes Welker (knee) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2009 season.

Patriots | Welker expected to return next season
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:01:30 -0800

Jason La Canfora, of NFL.com, reports New England Patriots WR Wes Welker (knee) is expected to make a full recovery for the start of the 2010 season.

Patriots | Brady says offense will have to step up without Welker
Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:39:38 -0800

ESPNBoston.com reports New England Patriots QB Tom Brady said Monday, Jan. 4, during a radio interview that the team will not be able to replace WR Wes Welker (knee) and will have to evolve somewhat without him in the lineup. "You can't replace him, there's no doubt about that," Brady said. "There's nobody that can substitute in for Wes and think that they're going to be Wes. He is everything you ask for." Brady added, "We've got to move on and we've got to go out there and play and everyone I think in different areas has to pick it up. I have to play better, Julian (Edelman) has to play better, Randy (Moss) has to play better, the offensive line, running backs, tight ends, we all have to do more. I think that's the commitment we have to make to one another."

Patriots | Edelman’s role will increase in Welker’s absence
Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:26:10 -0800

ESPN.com reports New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman is projected to take on the bulk of WR Wes Welker's (knee) responsibilities during the playoffs. "I'm going to have to do a lot of studying and prepare like I have prepared all year," Edelman said. "All I can do is work hard and take the coaching that we have had and go with it."

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