Moore in for now as concerns grow over Tannehill’s knee

DAVIE — Ryan Tannehill sat inside the Miami Dolphins’ practice facility watching Friday morning’s session with his left knee in a brace and propped up on a chair.

There was a frown on his face, which obviously encapsulated his mood following Thursday’s setback, which could force Tannehill to have a surgical procedure he’s worked hard to avoid since December. New Hall of Famers ready for today’s induction ceremony,

An MRI taken Thursday revealed Tannehill didn’t suffer further ligament damage to his left knee when he hyperextended it during practice earlier in the day, according to a source.

But there is concern about the stability of the knee, and the Dolphins are seeking further medical opinions before deciding on a treatment plan. As part of that, Tannehill will visit renowned orthopedic specialist Dr. James Andrews in the coming days to determine whether he should undergo surgery.

Coach Adam Gase said Friday that there’s no timetable for that decision, and he acknowledged that season-ending surgery is an option to repair the partially torn anterior cruciate ligament that Tannehill suffered Dec. 11 against the Arizona Cardinals.

“We’re trying to make sure we have all the right information be- fore we make a decision,” Gase said. “Nothing is off the table.”

It is possible Tannehill could spend the next month or so rehabilitating the knee, strengthening it with the goal of playing at some point this season.

But there is concern that if he continues to play and practice on the knee, Tannehill could cause more damage to the ACL, which he opted to not have surgically repaired in the offseason, instead opting for stem-cell treatment.