Atlanta Falcons return specialist Devin Hester has three to six months of recovery time ahead of him following surgery on his right big toe Friday, per Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com.
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McClure explained the severity of Hester's injury:
Hester broke one of the two sesamoid bones, which act as a pulley for tendons. Such a bone helps the big toe move normally and provides leverage when the toe pushes off for walking and running.
Hester will wear a cast for the next three months before shedding it in favor of a walking boot.