Feb. 13--Chicago Bears cornerback Tim Jennings had arthroscopic surgery on one of his knees Friday, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed. The procedure was considered relatively minor, and he's expected to be OK for the Bears' offseason program, which can begin April 6 with strength training and conditioning.
Jennings posted a tweet Thursday night asking his followers to pray for him. On Friday, he posted a picture of himself and alluded to the surgery. Those posts have since been deleted. The person with knowledge of the surgery would not confirm which knee required it.
Jennings, 31, did not have an interception in 16 starts last season, the first year in which he went without a pick since 2007 with the Indianapolis Colts.
The nine-year veteran made the Pro Bowl in 2012 and 2013. After the 2013 season, he signed a four-year contract extension that included $11.8 million guaranteed.
ESPN first reported the nature of Jennings' surgery.
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