Pollack undergoes surgery

Bengals linebacker David Pollack underwent surgery earlier today to address a fracture of the C6 vertebra and related damage.

Spine specialist Dr. Anthony Guanciale, who performed the procedure, said it went without complications, and that Pollack is resting comfortably. Pollack’s hospital stay is not expected to last more than a few days, the Bengals said in a release.

Pollack’s progress will be monitored closely by Dr. Guanciale in coming months. No forecast of Pollack’s eventual return to football will be made at this time.

The surgery was performed to repair damage that occurred when Pollack made a hit on Cleveland running back Reuben Droughns in the Week 2 game Sept. 17. Pollack suffered no paralysis from the injury. He was quickly able to resume normal activities outside of football, though he has continued to wear a neck immobilization device. He is on the Bengals’ injured reserve list.

Pollack attended the game Sunday against Pittsburgh and talked on the field before the game with Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward, like Pollack, a former University of Georgia player.