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Saints' Jairus Byrd Goes On IR With Torn Meniscus
by Staff Reporter
October 3, 20140 Comments
Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
New Orleans head coach Sean Payton announced Friday that Jairus Byrd will go on season-ending injured reserve after tearing his lateral meniscus during Thursday's practice.
Dr. James Andrews performed surgery on Byrd Friday. Per ESPN:
Dr. James Andrews performed surgery on Byrd Friday. Per ESPN:
quote:Veteran Rafael Bush will replace Byrd in the starting lineup.
Payton said Byrd was injured on a noncontact play in practice when he "turned to catch a ball down the field."
He said the surgery will require extra rehab because it's a "bucket-handle tear." But Payton added that the repair went well and a full recovery is expected. There should be no carry-over effect.
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