Arik Armstead will have surgery after playing through a torn meniscus he suffered against the Eagles

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Arik Armstead will undergo surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee that he suffered in Week 13 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Armstead missed the rest of the regular season but returned for the playoffs. He will have surgery in the coming days and hopes to be ready for training camp, meaning he will likely miss most of the offseason. Armstead's absence may make it easier for the Niners to re-sign backup defensive tackles Javon Kinlaw and Kevin Givens, who are scheduled to be unrestricted free agents. Recovery time for a meniscus injury is typically 3 to 6 months. Notable examples of players who have suffered the same injury include Von Miller and Jalen Ramsey, with Miller struggling after his injury and Ramsey returning early and performing well. Training camp is approximately 5.5 months away.

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