NFL star Taylor Lewan has accused Dr. James Andrews one of the most notable sports surgeons in the world of botching his ACL surgery two and a half years ago.
According to the lawsuit filed by Lewan this week in Florida, the former Tennessee Titans left tackle alleged that Andrews caused irreversible damage when the doctor operated on his right knee after the O-lineman injured it during a game against the Houston Texans in October 2020.
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In the suit, gotten by TMZ Sports on Thursday, Lewan says Dr Andrews did not create a proper tunnel position in his knee, damaged cartilage and did not fix all his injuries during the surgery.
He said the mistakes caused him severe pain and disability and eventually cut his NFL career short.
The three-time Pro Bowler is asking for what could become significant damages in the suit as he was in between a five-year, $80 million contract when he had the operation.
Taylor Lewan’s accusations have left people shocked, especially with Dr Andrews’s resume. The doctor works for clubs like Tampa Bay Rays, Washington Commanders and the Auburn Tigers. He has successfully operated on Michael Jordan, Drew Brees, and Adrian Peterson for decades.
Lewan mentioned the claims on his “Bussin’ With The Boys’’ podcast early this week, saying the whole situation “sucked.’’
Before his 2020 injury, Taylor was one of the best linemen in the NFL. He played in only 15 games after his surgery, before reinjuring the knee in Week 2 last season.
Taylor Lewan is yet to announce his retirement, although considering the suit and comments this week, it is a simple formality at this point.
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