Packers DE Worthy undergoes ACL surgery

Jerel Worthy - DL - Green Bay Packers

Jan. 20, 2013 - 2:55 PM ET

Packers DE Jerel Worthy underwent surgery for a torn ACL last week.

So much for that initial bone bruise diagnosis. Worthy visited Dr. James Andrews in Florida on Tuesday and underwent the reconstruction. Green Bay's 2012 second-round pick will now be up against the clock to be ready for Week 1, and will most likely start the season on the PUP list. Worthy produced just 2.5 sacks in an all-around underwhelming rookie year.

Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

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