Great news came on Wednesday as Chargers center Mike Pouncey announced that he has been medically cleared to play next season.
Pouncey sustained a severe neck injury last October, which put his football career in jeopardy. After receiving surgery and rehab, it appears like it is in good shape again.
“I feel great,” Pouncey said. “It’s still a process coming back from neck surgery, so I’m just in the rehab stages. But yes, if you was to ask the doctor that did my surgery, I’ve been cleared to play.”
Pouncey expects to be a “full-go” when the team returns to in-person football activities.
Since being signed in 2017, Pouncey has been a critical piece of the offensive line. Prior to getting injured in Week 5 last season, he started 37 straight games.
As L.A. starts a new era at the quarterback position, his veteran presence is much-needed alongside new acquisitions, guard Trai Turner and offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga, especially after finishing as the third-worst unit from last season.
