Cortez Allen out 'a few weeks' after minor knee surgery

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin announced cornerback Cortez Allen had "minor" knee surgery, and will be out for "a couple of weeks."

The statement in its entirety:

Earlier today, Cortez had minor surgery on his right knee. We wanted him to get the surgery done now so he can begin rehabilitating immediately. This surgery was a minor procedure and will have no long-term effects on his return to the field. We look forward to his rehabilitation process and having him back on the field in a couple of weeks.

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