"I was preparing [for the season]. I was like, 'All right, we're going to get through it.' From what we saw, they're like, 'Nothing's wrong.' And I was like, 'All right, we're going to get through the season. It's going to suck. I don't know if it's going to be pretty, but we're going to do it.'"
"It was really frustrating because like I was training like I normally train and getting MRIs and seeing it get worse,"
"It was just kind of like almost a relief knowing that I'm not crazy, that there's something there that was causing this," Wirfs said. "Frustrated about the timing but really glad i"
Tristan Wirfs experienced worsening pain in his right knee this offseason that initially evaded diagnosis despite MRIs and training setbacks. The pain limited basic movements such as going up and down stairs and disrupted normal preparation for the season. Doctors eventually identified an issue and Wirfs underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in July, causing him to miss the start of the season. He reports being pain-free now and has a chance to play in Week 4 when Tampa Bay hosts the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Wirfs is a four-time Pro Bowler and was voted ninth best player in franchise history.
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