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2018
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Carson Wentz wants to play in Week 1, but is he jeopardizing his career by rushing back?

The Philadelphia Inquirer featured HSS sports medicine surgeon Moira M. McCarthy, MD, in an article about Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz's return to football after tearing his ACL last year.

Dr. McCarthy, who did not treat Wentz, explained that nine months is a reasonable amount of time to recover from the injury.

"Much earlier than nine months, and you might get into a bit of trouble," she said.

Read the full article at philly.com. This also appeared in the August 21, 2018 print issue.

Additional Coverage:

  • Philadelphia Daily News: August 21, 2018 print issue