Sherman needs elbow surgery
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Renton, WA (SportsNetwork.com) - Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman will require elbow surgery.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll confirmed on Monday that Sherman will undergo Tommy John surgery, a procedure popular for baseball pitchers due to the strain on the elbow ligament.
Sherman is expected to be ready for next season.
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He finished the regular season with 57 tackles and four interceptions. Over four professional seasons with the Seahawks, Sherman has 24 picks in 64 regular-season games.
Additionally, Carroll said Monday that defensive back Jeremy Lane suffered a broken arm after landing awkwardly after a first-quarter interception of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. It's unclear how much time he will miss.
Lane had 13 tackles and no interceptions in seven regular-season games for the Seahawks.