Percy Harvin, perhaps the biggest offseason acquisition made by any team this offseason, will not be able to don the Seattle Seahawks' uniform until late in the 2013 season, according to reports.
Harvin has suffered a torn labrum that will require surgery, the team said. Harvin flew to New York to have a second opinion and the surgery was deemed necessary. Previously, team doctors advised Harvin that surgery wouldn't be required. Harvin tweeted, "When everything is goin good sometimes life throw u a curve ball... sorry to half to report that my injury will require surgery..."
He continued, "Nobody was more anxious and excited about season then (me) ... but I will be back strong as ever..i appreciate all the love and prayers 12th man."
Neither Harvin nor the Seahawks declared a timetable, but an injury of this kind typically takes three to four months to recover, placing his return sometime in the November to December range. Seattle dealt a first round pick and seventh rounder to the Minnesota Vikings for Harvin, and subsequently inked the injury-prone pass catcher to a six-year, $67 million contract.
Making matters worse in Seahawks camp, another wide receiver, Sidney Rice, left to deal with a left knee issue. Head coach Pete Carroll said Rice is on his way to Switzerland to receive a non-surgical procedure that is "preventative." Carroll was optimistic Rice won't miss any preseason or regular season action, and wants his receiver to come back to camp with "fresh legs."
For now, Seattle and second-year quarterback Russell Wilson will have to rely on Golden Tate to be the No. 1 target. "Obviously we would be more dangerous with Percy but with or without him I still feel like we have enough playmakers to succeed this year," Tate said.
Last season was Tate's finest as a pro, reeling in 45 passes for 688 yards and seven touchdowns.
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