Report: Positive exam offers hope for 2016 for Ravens’ Perriman

The news may not not be so bad for Baltimore Ravens receiver Breshad Perriman.

On Saturday, it was reported that Perriman suffered a partially torn ACL in his left knee on Thursday during one of the Ravens’ OTA practices, as he was catching a pass; it was a non-contact injury. Perriman didn’t immediately know anything was wrong; he complained of swelling on Friday, leading to an MRI and discovery of the injury.

On Monday, Perriman visited renowned orthopedist Dr. James Andrews and according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Perriman’s exam revealed he may not have a “significant” ACL tear and that he will undergo arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday. 

Further, Schefter reported, there’s “absolutely” a chance Perriman could play in the 2016 season.

If he does take the field this year, it would mark his first-ever NFL snaps: the 26th overall pick in the draft last year, Perriman missed his entire rookie season with a partial PCL tear in his right knee.