Paul Richardson Injury: Updates on Seahawks WR's Knee and Return

Seattle wide receiver Paul Richardson injured his knee during the team's victory over Carolina in the divisional round and was later diagnosed with a torn ACL. He had surgery on Jan. 27. 

Continue for updates.

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Richardson, Schnieder Speak on WR's Status

Wednesday, Feb. 11

Richardson posted a message on Twitter stating that "Rehab is going well!"

Seahawks general manager John Schnieder also spoke on Richardson's recovery, saying that it's a 50/50 shot that the wide receiver will start the season on the PUP list, via Jayson Jenks of The Seattle Times. Schnieder also said that Richardson's surgery went well, via Jenks.

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Richardson Discusses Surgery  

Tuesday, Jan. 27

Paul Richardson confirmed today that he underwent surgery for his torn ACL via his Twitter account:

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Surgery went well. Thank you everyone for all of the support! #Seahawks

— Paul Richardson (@PRichJr10) January 28, 2015"

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Carroll Speaks on Richardson's Injury

Monday, Jan. 12

Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times provided a synopsis of Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll discussing Richardson's injury and recovery:

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Richardson Tears ACL

Sunday, Jan. 11

Mike Garafolo of Fox Sports reported the latest diagnosis on Paul Richardson's injured knee:

The Seahawks would confirm it is an ACL injury. 

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Richardson Walks Off Under Own Power After Knee Injury

Saturday, Jan. 10

While the Seattle Seahawks are riding high after their victory over the Carolina Panthers in the divisional round, they have to be concerned about wide receiver Paul Richardson's status moving forward.

According to the Seahawks' official Twitter, Richardson left the field with a knee injury and didn't return in the 31-17 victory:

Liz Mathews of 710 ESPN had an update after the game:

Richardson was injured in the third quarter while attempting to catch a pass from Russell Wilson. His knee buckled, causing him to fall down. He did get up and walk off the field under his own power. The rookie from Colorado emerged late in the regular season and finished with 29 catches for 271 yards.