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Chargers' Mike Pouncey: Exiting NFL
Mike Pouncey (hip) announced Friday that he us retiring from the NFL, Ramon Foster reports.Both Pouncey brothers will leave the league together after multiple successful years playing on the offensive line. The 31-year-old wasn't able to suit up in a single game during the 2020 season due to a hip injury and dealt with various other injuries in years past, but when healthy he served as one of the best centers in the game. While Pouncey spent most of his career with Miami, he quickly became one of the Los Angeles Chargers' key assets on the offensive line and his presence will be missed.
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Chargers' Mike Pouncey: Goes under knife
Mike Pouncey recently underwent hip surgery and has begun rehab, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.The four-time Pro Bowler will aim to get healthy for the 2021 season, according to coach Anthony Lynn. This is the final year of Pouncey's contract, so even if he makes a full recovery, it's not guaranteed that he'll return to the Los Angeles Chargers next year. Dan Feeney is expected to continue starting at center moving forward.
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Chargers' Mike Pouncey: Done for season
Mike Pouncey (hip) was placed on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday.With a prior report indicating Pouncey is expected to miss the rest of the season due to forthcoming hip surgery, this move isn't surprising. The veteran will now enter the offseason as a free agent coming off a serious injury, certainly not ideal for his prospects. In Pouncey's stead, look for Dan Feeney to take over as the team's starting center.
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Chargers' Mike Pouncey: Officially ruled out
Mike Pouncey (hip) has been ruled out of Sunday's game versus the Bengals.Pouncey was unable to practice this week, so the veteran center will start the year on the sidelines. Scott Quessenberry is expected to start in his place Sunday.
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Chargers' Mike Pouncey: Expected to miss opener
Mike Pouncey is expected to be ruled out for Week 1 due to a hip injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.Pouncey's hip injury has held him out of practice this week, and it looks like the issue will force backup center Scott Quessenberry into the starting lineup Sunday. Pouncey was limited to just five appearances in 2019 due to a neck injury.
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Chargers' Mike Pouncey: Dealing with injury
Head coach Anthony Lynn said Mike Pouncey has an undisclosed injury, but it's getting better, Gilbert Manzano of The Orange County Register reports.It doesn't sound like the veteran center's in danger of missing Week 1's matchup versus Cincinnati. However, Scott Quessenberry is on standby in case Pouncey can't go.
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Chargers' Mike Pouncey: Cleared for action
Mike Pouncey (neck) said Wednesday that he has been medically cleared to play and is back to training normally, Omar Ruiz of NFL Network reports.The veteran center was placed on injured reserve in October and subsequently underwent surgery to address the neck issue. The injury had been viewed as a career-threatening concern, but Pouncey looks like he'll be ready to go for training camp.
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Chargers' Mike Pouncey: Still awaiting clearance
Coach Anthony Lynn said Wednesday that he expects Mike Pouncey (neck) to receive medical clearance for football activities by the time the Los Angeles Chargers reconvene for workouts, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.The 30-year-old appeared in only five games last season due to the neck injury and ultimately required surgery, and Lynn previously indicated he wasn't sure whether the center's injury was career-ending. While Pouncey still hasn't been cleared months after surgery, Lynn's more recent comments seemingly implies optimism that the 30-year-old will still be able to play in 2020.
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Chargers' Mike Pouncey: Will receive MRI next week
Mike Pouncey (neck) will see a doctor and receive an MRI next week, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.Pouncey added that he wants to play next season, but he will need medical clearance to do so. The four-time Pro Bowler is under contract through the 2020 campaign.
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Chargers' Mike Pouncey: Done for season
Mike Pouncey (neck) was placed on injured reserve and won't play again this season.According to Daniel Popper of The Athletic, Pouncey will have neck surgery, and coach Anthony Lynn wasn't sure if it's a career-ending issue. Dan Feeney will start at center in his place while Forrest Lamp takes over at left guard.