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Van Jefferson to Undergo Knee Surgery on Tuesday, Sean McVay Says

After Monday’s practice, Rams coach Sean McVay announced that wide receiver Van Jefferson will undergo knee surgery. It will be a “minor surgery” for a “little tweak,” McVay said per Stu Jackson of therams.com.

On Sunday, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Jefferson was scheduled to see a specialist Monday due to a knee issue that was plaguing him. McVay said Jefferson will only be out for a couple of weeks.

“It was really positive news that we got on him,” McVay said, per therams.com. “He’s in good spirits.”

When asked if he expects Jefferson to be available for the Rams’ season-opener against the Bills, McVay said “that’s up in the air right now.