Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Dolphins Lose RB Knowshon Moreno for 4-5 weeks

With the season still two months away the Dolphins were dealt another blow today in the injury department.

Sources with the team say running back Knowshon Moreno will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery this week and miss four to five weeks.

Moreno signed a $3.275 million, one-year contract in March.  Moreno had been practiced lightly during Dolphins training camp and the team revealed he was hampered by an injury though did not reveal the nature at the time. The Dolphins hope to have him back in time for the preseason.

During his NFL career with the Broncos Moreno rushed for 3,648 yards and 26 touchdowns and made 157 receptions for 1,401 yards and 9 touchdowns. He is expected to be a key role player for the Dolphins this season.

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