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Falcons Pro Bowl tight end Alge Crumpler had shoulder surgery in late February, president and general manager Rich McKay confirmed Tuesday.
The Falcons did not reveal the injury until now, three weeks before the start of training camp on July 27. McKay offered no explanation as to why the injury and subsequent surgery was kept private for so long.
"I don't see there being any problem," McKay said. "I'm sure we'll bring him along at the right pace. We'll watch him, but he'll be OK."
Crumpler, the Falcons' leading receiver the past two seasons, had the labrum and rotator cuff in his right shoulder repaired in late February after playing in his third consecutive Pro Bowl. The surgery is not expected to prevent Crumpler from participating in training camp but could limit his availability in preseason games and practices, according to McKay.
Crumpler, 28, did not take part in a May minicamp and ensuing team workouts with team officials claiming they did not want to put undue stress on the knee that was arthroscopically repaired immediately after the Falcons concluded their 8-8, non-playoff season.
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