Bears WR Johnny Knox released from hospital on Christmas Eve

by Dane Noble on Dec 26, 2011 12:48 PM CST in News

Peggy Kusinski learned that Bears WR Johnny Knox was released from the hospital on Christmas Eve, just days after he underwent spinal surgery to repair a vertebrae injured last week against the Seahawks.

Knox was injured on a devastating hit by Anthony Hargrove as he was trying to recover a fumble caused by Kam Chancellor in the first half of the game. Luckily for Knox, the injury is not expected to be career-threatening, and he should be able to resume his football career after a few months of intensive rehab.

And while the injury was certainly unfortunate for Knox, it is good to hear that he got to spend Christmas at home, with his family.

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Good news

Get well soon Johnny!!

by Jason Akker on Dec 26, 2011 1:02 PM CST reply actions

Wishing Johnny a good recovery

Glad he was able to be at home for Christmas

BEAR DOWN

by rivot_rich7 on Dec 26, 2011 1:26 PM CST reply actions

Great news

that injury was nasty, thankfully he seems on a way to complete recovery.

by lmfsilva on Dec 26, 2011 4:06 PM CST reply actions

I hope he can play again, sad if thats the end of Johnny Knox

Guy did alot in the community and the PR side of the sport.

White Sox fans need not apply.

by Bears-Cubs Bulls on Dec 26, 2011 4:17 PM CST reply actions

nice to see some good news

back surgery is scary business. merry Christmas

Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it. -George Halas

by Allie on Dec 26, 2011 4:28 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions

Good news

Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan
Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Coyotes, Arizona Rattlers fan
[I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].

Leading the NFL in swagtangibles

by JoeCB1991 on Dec 26, 2011 5:59 PM CST reply actions