Rams’ Jerue Has Successful Surgery on Knee

Ram linebacker Mark Jerue underwent successful surgery at Inglewood’s Centinela Hospital Medical Center Friday morning to repair a torn ligament in his left knee. The revised estimate for recovery is six to eight weeks.

Jerue was injured Thursday night on the play before Seattle quarterback Dave Krieg’s 37-yard touchdown pass to Steve Largent in the first quarter of the Rams’ 23-14 exhibition victory over the Seahawks. Jerue stayed on the field for a play after the injury.

Linebacker Carl Ekern, who hyper-extended his right knee Thursday night, was walking without a limp Friday, complaining only of stiffness and soreness. Ram Coach John Robinson will handle Ekern’s return with care, however.

“I have no intention of Carl playing before he’s well,” Robinson said.