Report: Favre Planning Surgery On Torn Biceps Tendon

Charley Walters of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, whose rumor-laden “Don’t Print That” columns often prompt skeptical readers to say in reply “don’t read that,” reports that free-agent quarterback Brett Favre will meet Tuesday with renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews regarding the possibility of surgery on Favre’s partially torn biceps tendon. Favre reportedly missed an appointment last week with Dr. Andrews. Walters says that Favre is expected to have surgery later this week to “release the tendon,” and the rehab is expected to require six to eight weeks. That timetable would allow Favre to miss the offseason practices of the Vikings or whichever team for which he decides to play in 2009, and it would allow him to participate in training camp. Walters points out that the biceps tendon is “one of several sources” of pain in Favre’s shoulder, and that a more extensive procedure ultimately could be needed to restore Favre’s health. If something more elaborate is required, Favre’s Second Annual Retirement likely wouldn’t end until 2010, at the earliest.