Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was selected for this year's Pro Bowl, but he pulled out last week. We now know the reasoning as ESPN is reporting that Rodgers underwent knee surgery just days after the Packers' loss to the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Divisional round two weeks ago. According to the report, the surgery does not sound serious.
"One source described the surgery as a minor scope and a "cleanup of an old injury."
Rodgers told ESPN that he is "doing well" and "recovering on schedule."
The quarterback's left knee was hit by Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah on Nov. 15. After the game, Rodgers said his knee was sore and described the hit as "a little low." The next week, the Packers listed Rodgers on the injury report, but for his shoulder.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has since replaced Rodgers on the Pro Bowl roster.
