Gaither needs foot surgery, out for rest of season

  • Associated Press
  • Posted October 22, 2009 at 2:38 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA — Eagles coach Andy Reid says linebacker Omar Gaither will have surgery on left foot and will miss the rest of the season.

The former University of Tennessee standout suffered the injury during Sunday’s loss to the Oakland Raiders.

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VolunteerPassion writes:

Best of luck to him.

volsfanlostinthebigeasy writes:

ohhh....must be a slow news day.

Volunatic writes:

I hope you heal quickly, Omar. You were a great Vol!

halloffamebowler writes:

in response to volsfanlostinthebigeasy:

ohhh....must be a slow news day.

Don't like news about former players I presume.You should be lost in the big easy.Have a wonderful evening.

murrayvol writes:

Best of luck Omar.

Don't scrimp on the rehab.

UT4ever writes:

that blowzzzz ;(

jman33163 writes:

God-speed Omar! A great player and person!

Go Big Orange!!!!

johnlg00#206211 writes:

Too bad! I'm not much of an Eagles fan, but Gaither is turning out to be a solid pro. Best wishes for a complete recovery.

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