Bengals WR Johnson to have surgery Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad
Johnson will have arthroscopic surgery on his ankle, according to a published
report.
Johnson was limited during a mandatory minicamp last week, and his agent Drew
Rosenhaus said at the time the receiver had an ankle problem that could
require surgery.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that although Johnson will have the procedure,
he is expected to be ready for the start of training camp, which opens July
27.
It's been a roller coaster offseason for Johnson, who pushed to be traded fr... More...
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