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Anthony Parker undergoes surgery on right knee

Second surgery in less than a month

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Tennessee offensive lineman Anthony Parker underwent knee surgery for the second time in less than a month Tuesday, this time having an arthroscopic procedure performed on his right knee.

UT head athletic trainer Jason McVeigh said through a release that Parker is expected to make a full recovery by the time offseason workouts begin in June.

Despite pain in his knees, Parker participated in spring drills, working mostly at center while Josh McNeil (knee) was out.

Parker then underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee April 22, days after the Orange and White Game. Parker also underwent surgery on his left knee last December.

Still, despite frequent offseason surgeries, Parker has remained healthy on the football field, starting all 14 games last season at guard and was named All-SEC.

In 2006, he started 12 games, missing only the Outback Bowl after suffering a knee injury in the final game of the regular season against Kentucky. That injury required surgery last year and caused him to miss significant work last spring.

Drew Edwards covers University of Tennessee football. He may be reached at 865-342-6274.

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