As if the Falcons need any more bad news in the wake of Michael Vick’s indictment, Jimmy Williams’ pot charges and key injuries to defensive starters Demorrio Williams and Rod Coleman, word out of Atlanta is that running back Warrick Dunn will be out 3-6 weeks following recent back surgery.
“After [offseason training activities], I felt some discomfort in my back and legs that just never subsided,” Dunn said in a statement released by the team. “After consulting with the medical staff, it was recommended that we have the surgery. The doctors told me that the discomfort would have lingered throughout the 2007 season had we not had the surgery, so I felt like this was the best course of action for me.”
Most backs fade when they reach the 30 mark, but Dunn only got stronger, rushing for at least 1,100 yards in each of the past three seasons. 2007, however, might mark the end of Dunn’s career, which is sad for football fans considering he’s one of the classiest guys the NFL has ever see. The only good thing for Atlanta fans is that lighting bolt Jerious Norwood is about to see a lot more action this year in the wake of Dunn’s surgery.
