(5-19-08)

Texan Johnson to miss workouts after knee surgery

HOUSTON (AP) - Houston Texan Andre Johnson had arthroscopic
surgery on his left knee that will keep him from practicing with
the team until training camp in July.
Johnson got hurt early last season and missed seven games with
what was the team called a knee sprain.
He returned for the last seven games, but said he had a nagging
pain in his knee when he ran.
That pain led the team to operate on his knee to "clean it up"
on Thursday.
Johnson rode a stationary bike today at the first day of 13
practices the Texans have scheduled before taking a break before
training camp.
Johnson said the surgery went well and he's already began his
rehabilitation.
The two-time Pro Bowler, who had missed just three games in his
career before the injury, had a career-high eight touchdowns
despite playing in just nine games.
Also:
-- defensive tackle Travis Johnson did not participate in team
activities at practice today because he's struggling with
inflammation in his pelvic area.
Coach Gary Kubiak says Travis Johnson is "way behind"
physically because he's missed so much work in the offseason.
Kubiak says Johnson's been dealing with the problem since February
and they aren't sure how long it will bother him.

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