Seahawks' DK Metcalf Won't Need Surgery on Knee Injury, Has Patellar Tendon Issue

DK Metcalf appears to have avoided the worst-case scenario after injuring his knee during Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Chargers and won't require surgery, head coach Pete Carroll told reporters on Monday:

Brandon Gustafson

Pete Carroll says they got a "really good report" on DK Metcalf and that he doesn't need surgery. Said it's a patellar tendon injury that may have been an older injury. Said unclear what the timeline is, but Metcalf is determined to practice Wednesday but not sure it'll happen.

Tom Pelissero

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