Source: Minor MCL sprain for Haloti Ngata, no surgery needed

Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl defensive tackle injured left knee during Super Bowl

By Aaron Wilson The Baltimore Sun

2:47 p.m. EST, February 8, 2013

Ravens Pro Bowl defensive tackle Haloti Ngata only suffered a minor medial collateral ligament sprain in his left knee during the Super Bowl, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation.

A magnetic resonance imaging exam confirmed the initial diagnosis after Ngata was injured during the Ravens' Super Bowl victory Sunday night over the San Francisco 49ers.

Ngata isn't expected to undergo surgery and should be ready for offseason activities, as well as training camp.

This doesn't come as a surprise considering that Ngata wasn't on crutches this week after the injury and has been able to jog since the game.

Ngata made the Pro Bowl again this season after recording five sacks to tie a career-high.

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The OC Formerly Known As Cam Cheney at 7:14 PM February 08, 2013

Glad to hear he's not seriously injured. Having said that, the guy either needs to step up his game, or hang up his cleats. He's been stealing money the past 2 years. And now that the Ravens have to sign a franchise QB, they can ill afford to keep wasting precious cap space on underperforming players. He mentioned his heart might not be in it any longer because of recurrent injuries. Well, if your heart isn't in it, give back the money for the remainder of your contract and c ya later.

kombaker at 3:24 PM February 08, 2013

That's great news. Ngata is a key to the Ravens getting back to the Super Bowl. I write about Ngata and the rest of the Ravens in my new book, "Super Bowl Champions: The Story Of The 2012 Baltimore Ravens." It's on Amazon.com, http://www.amazon.com/Super-Bowl-Champions-Baltimore-ebook/dp/B00BCO2F3S/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_11. I hope you enjoy it. Thank you for your support.

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