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       Los Angeles Chargers center Mike Pouncey having season-ending
       surgery
   DIR By: The Referee
       Date: September 17, 2020, 8:26 pm
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       Alden Gonzalez
       ESPN Staff Writer-
       Four-time Pro Bowl center Mike Pouncey has been placed on
       injured reserve and will soon undergo hip surgery that will keep
       him out for the remainder of the 2020 season, the Los Angeles
       Chargers announced Thursday, a tough blow for a team that was
       looking forward to a healthier offensive line this season.
       Pouncey, 31, also spent time on IR with a hip injury while with
       the Miami Dolphins in 2016. He then started every game over the
       next two years, including his first season with the Chargers in
       2018, but missed the final 11 weeks last year after undergoing
       neck surgery.
       The veteran, in his 10th season, has started all 114 games he
       has played in during his career. He is in the final year of his
       contract with the Chargers.
       Chargers general manager Tom Telesco said Pouncey's surgery will
       take place before the end of September.
       "On top of being a Pro Bowl talent, he's the ultimate captain,
       teammate and competitor," Telesco said in a statement. "Quite
       simply, he's one of the best leaders I've ever been around.
       Mike's played a major role in establishing the culture and
       standard we now have in our locker room and sets a tremendous
       example, especially for the younger members of our team."
       Fourth-year offensive lineman Dan Feeney is expected to replace
       Pouncey as the starting center, with Forrest Lamp likely filling
       in for Feeney at left guard.
       The Chargers, the third-most injured team last season according
       to Football Outsiders' adjusted games lost, are already without
       star safety Derwin James, who recently underwent season-ending
       knee surgery.
       Fullback Gabe Nabers was promoted from the practice squad to the
       active roster Thursday in a corresponding move.
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