Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter was pretty straight forward with the media about new running back Todd Gurley and his health concerns.
The 25-year-old sixth year pro is reportedly dealing with arthritis in his surgically repaired left knee.
Per ESPN‘s Vaughn McClure:
“He can still do it. It’s just a matter of how often can he do it,” Koetter said.
After being released by the L.A. Rams, Gurley returned to Georgia to sign a one-year $5.5 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons this offseason. The former Georgia football star was drafted by the Rams in 2015 NFL Draft and in his five seasons Gurley made three Pro Bowls while being named to the All-Pro team twice, in addition to winning NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2017.