FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - The injury dispute between the New York Jets and former Pro Bowl guard Kelechi Osemele has reached a new level, with Osemele saying Wednesday he will have surgery Friday to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder even if it's not authorized by the team.
Kelechi said he received a third opinion Tuesday from a Boston-based doctor, who recommended immediate surgery. He said the injury is "pretty bad," claiming his labrum is "torn off the bone."
The Jets haven't commented on the matter, but sources say they believe Osemele can play through the pain and have surgery after the season.