John Erskine, who was placed on injured reserve earlier Wednesday, underwent surgery to repair a disk in his neck.

Erskine, who was placed on injured reserve earlier Wednesday, underwent surgery to repair a disk in his neck.

Analysis:

The procedure will require Erskine to begin a rehab program within the next few weeks, suggesting that he's not close to returning to action anytime soon. He could be a candidate for long-term injured reserve if his recovery ends up stretching into the second half of the season.