Redskins' Ryan Kerrigan undergoes surgery for broken hand
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 14: Outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan #91 of the Washington Redskins celebreates after recording a second quarter sack during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at FedExField on September 14, 2014 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Ryan Kerrigan underwent hand surgery, but he could return to the field as soon as Week 9. Patrick Smith Getty Images
After seeing a hand specialist on Monday, Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan decided to undergo surgery on Monday on his fractured right hand.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The surgery was successful and there is optimism that Kerrigan can return for the Redskins' Week 9 game against the New England Patriots after their Week 8 bye. Kerrigan is arguably the team's best defensive player. Despite racking up just 3.5 sacks this season, he has tallied 2 quarterback hits and 19 additional hurries, per Pro Football Focus.
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