Browns' Quinn to avoid foot surgery

Published Jan. 12, 2010 4:25 p.m. ET

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By TOM WITHERS

AP Sports Writer

BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Cleveland
Browns president Mike Holmgren says a foot specialist has recommended that
quarterback Brady Quinn does not need foot surgery.

Quinn sustained a Lisfranc
injury on his left foot against Kansas City on Dec. 20. On Tuesday, Quinn
visited Dr. Robert Anderson in Charlotte, N.C. Holmgren said it was his
understanding that Anderson does not feel Quinn needs an operation.

Holmgren
said Quinn will return to Cleveland next week to be examined by the team's
medical staff. If surgery is required, a Lisfranc foot injury can sideline a
player for months. Holmgren, who helped develop NFL quarterbacks Joe Montana,
Steve Young and Brett Favre, has watched tape of Quinn but said it is too early
to make any determination on his potential.

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