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Scott Chandler Injury: Updates on Free-Agent TE's Recovery from Knee Surgery

Free-agent tight end Scott Chandler's NFL playing career is in jeopardy after undergoing offseason knee surgery.

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Chandler Hints at Retirement

Saturday, April 2

Chandler's wife—Alissa Chandler—shared a message from the veteran tight end in which he revealed that knee surgery will keep him out for all of 2016 and "probably" force him into retirement:

Blessed beyond measure by this man that I get to call my husband. Looking forward to many more years and adventures. pic.twitter.com/67sB7nawHF

— Alissa Chandler (@AlissaChandler) April 2, 2016

The New England Patriots signed Chandler last offseason as depth behind superstar tight end Rob Gronkowski, but his production was fairly limited as he caught just 23 passes for 259 yards and four touchdowns.