Sports hernia surgery could be in receiver’s near future
Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin, who had knee and shoulder surgeries earlier this offseason, may be headed for even more work soon. Baldwin said in an appearance on KJR-AM 950 Wednesday with former teammates Cliff Avril and Jermaine Kearse that he has “more surgeries on the way, most likely.” NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo then reported that Baldwin is scheduled to see sports hernia specialist Dr. William Meyers in Philadelphia in April with surgery a possibility. Baldwin battled abdomen injuries during the 2018 season, when he had at least six different injuries. (Seattle Times)
Nerdy Football Analysis: By his own admission it was a difficult year or Baldwin in 2018 playing in 13 games but not anywhere close to being 100 percent healthy. His 50-618-5 line was he worst output since 2012. If he does have hernia surgery, a typical two month recovery timeline would have him available in plenty of time for Week 1. However, given the injury concerns and being on the wrong side of 30, his days as a sneaky low-end WR1 are likely over.
