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Found January 26, 2012 on Steelers Depot: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Brett Keisel
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Steelers,  Denver Broncos

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Another injury note I forgot to pass along today, but according to Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel this morning on DVE, he will not need surgery on his injured groin that forced him out of the AFC Wildcard game early against the Denver Broncos. Keisel told DVE when asked about his injury, "I'm healing up good, I'm healing up good. As of right now I am not going to need surgery, so that's a great thing and you know just back on the rehab wagon and get going." Keisel added, "I'm happy that I can just work myself back into getting in shape and it feels a lot better and I'm healing well." Not Read more [...]
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