Steelers OL Colon, Scott Scheduled for Surgery

An MRI confirmed that Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Willie Colon ruptured his right Achilles' tendon on Monday, and surgery has been scheduled for Wednesday with Dr. James Bradley, the team's orthopedic surgion.

Colon will miss the 2010 season.

Additionally, Steelers fifth-round offensive guard Chris Scott suffered a foot injury last week, and will also have surgery on Wednesday.

"Rookie offensive lineman Chris Scott suffered a foot injury while working out at the University of Tennessee last week," Steelers Director of Football Operations Kevin Colbert said. "As stated earlier, Willie Colon suffered an Achilles injury while working out on Monday. Both were evaluated by Steelers’ medical personnel today and they are scheduled for surgery on Wednesday. We will have further information regarding both once we know the results of each of their surgeries."

Scott is one of three members of the 2010 NFL Draft class who is not in attendance at the rookie symposium in Calsbad, California this week.

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