(Reuters) - Hall of Fame coach and former broadcaster John Madden is recovering after undergoing open-heart surgery, the National Football League (NFL) said on Thursday.
Madden, 79, had the procedure in a San Francisco hospital to repair blockages before returning home on Wednesday.
"I spoke to John yesterday," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. "He sounds great but is frustrated about being on injured reserve for the time being.
"He is anxious to return to action soon doing the important work he does for our game. He's a tremendous fountain of ideas and we can't wait to get him back.