Raiders coach Tom Cable said Saturday that Javon Walker was “at least” 10-14 days from returning to the practice field.
Walker is recovering from a secret surgery that he underwent in April, which Cable now admits was a “major” procedure. Whatever the operation was, it’s apparently working.
According to the Oakland Tribune, Walker looks “faster and stronger” while working out on the side of Raiders practice than any time since he joined the team.
Last year’s free agent bust hasn’t truly hasn’t looked like a quality NFL starter since he re-injured his knee in Week Three of 2007 while he was a member of the Broncos.
Cable’s timeline makes Walker unlikely to play in the first few preseason games, but it doesn’t sound like they plan to stash him on reserve/PUP list for the beginning of the season.
Since his base salary is guaranteed, Walker shouldn’t be at risk of getting cut.
