Professor

Bentley needs more surgery

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Cleveland general manager Phil Savage said Tuesday that Bentley is considering a third operation to repair the left patellar tendon he tore on the first full-contact play of training camp last summer.

"If he does elect to have the surgery, then obviously he won't be here for 2007 as an active player," said Savage, adding "it's more likely he will have surgery."

A two-time Pro Bowl selection in New Orleans, Bentley signed a six-year, $36 million free agent contract in March to play for the Browns, his hometown team. But he had his first season in Cleveland end freakishly.

While blocking on a running play on July 27, Bentley tore his tendon planting his foot and before any contact. Following surgery, he got a staph infection, which caused further damage to his tendon.

Bentley needed a second operation just one month after the first to clean out the infection and fix the damage it caused to his tendon. He was hospitalized for more than one month at the Cleveland Clinic.

Savage said even if Bentley has an upcoming surgery and can't play in '07, the team will carry him on its roster and reassess his condition next year.

Savage also offered the possibility Bentley might not play again.

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RoyWilliams

Beat me to it. I almost feel bad for Cleveland.

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J-Unit

Yes his career his over. I dont see him returning to form after missing two full seasons. I think offensive line is one position you cant have that much time away, IMO.

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MickeyG

He may play again, but he will never be the same and that is real sad. He was a very good player. Damn you Browns....

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bell man

so sad, but he was the one that wanted to go to cleavland.

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