FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel underwent a procedure to drain fluid from his knee after leaving Wednesday's practice, and is expected to be sidelined for at least 10 days, according to sources.
While the recovery process could extend beyond 10 days, it is not expected to affect Michel's availability for a significant portion, if any, of the regular season.
A source described the draining of the knee as more of a clean-up, referring to it as positive because it helped address some pre-existing issues.
A first-round draft pick out of Georgia (No.