Browns linebacker D'Qwell Jackson will get a second opinion from his New York surgeon.
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Early prognosis is that D'Qwell Jackson could be back in 4-8 weeks, but he'll get a second opinion.BEREA, Ohio -- The early prognosis on the Browns linebacker D'Qwell Jackson is that he could be back in 4-8 weeks from his right pectoral injury, but he'll get a second opinion from his New York surgeon, a league source told The Plain Dealer.
If Jackson returns in four weeks, it's conceivable he could be back in time for the opener Sept. 12 at Tampa Bay. If it's eight weeks, it would be closer to the Oct. 10 game against the Falcons.
But Jackson will proceed cautiously until he hears back from his surgeon, Dr. Frank Cordasco of The Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, the source said. He's hoping to know more by Thursday.
Cordasco, who specializes in knee and shoulder surgeries, repaired Jackson's torn left pectoral muscle last October after it tore away from the bone in a game against the Steelers. Jackson missed the final 10 games of the season, but worked tirelessly on his rehab and was looking good in training camp. He recently said the repaired area was "feeling great.''
Cordasco will review Tuesday's MRI to determine if surgery is necessary or if Jackson can return in a month or two, as estimated by the Browns medical staff, the source said.
By comparison, Broncos linebacker Elvis Dumervil tore a pectoral last week and is expected to be out four to five months. If Jackson can return in 4-8 weeks, it will be a huge relief for the Browns, who have had him starting at inside linebacker all of training camp.
Jackson left the field midway through practice on Tuesday night and walked very slowly to the locker room with his head down. When he returned, teammates approached him one-by-one to express their concern.
While Jackson was out Tuesday night, Eric Barton, Chris Gocong and Kaluka Maiava rotated with the first team inside.