Beason underwent surgery to repair torn labrum

Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason (shoulder) underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder and will be in a sling for another four weeks or so. Beason originally injured the shoulder against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 8, but he was able to play through the pain for the rest of the season. "I put my arm down to push myself up and it kind of collapsed," Beason said. "I popped it back into place and got back in the huddle. I think we were winning, 24-23, and two plays later I made an interception that led to a field goal and we won the game. It's funny how certain players can play through pain and some can't. I have values for the parts of my body. In terms of my wings - shoulder, elbows, hands - it's not negotiable. Unless it's sticking through the skin or bleeding bad, I'm staying in the game." Beason may not participate in OTAs in June, but he will "absolutely" be ready for training camp.

(kffl.com)