Kinlaw’s knee feels ‘amazing,’ wants to make statement in 2022 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
Javon Kinlaw’s second NFL season didn’t go as planned in 2021.
The 49ers young defensive tackle played in just four games having reconstructive ACL surgery. But Kinlaw says his rehab is going well and everything is trending in the right direction as he looks forward to the 2022 season.
“I’m feeling amazing,” Kinlaw told Brad Graham of TheSFNiners (h/t 49ers Webzone). “Really, honest, I’ve had nothing but ups, no downs. Knock on wood. Everything has been progressing the right way. As far as from a health standpoint, I already feel healthier than I was last year when I was on the field, so I’m just excited to really get back out there and just be able to really showcase what a healthy Javon Kinlaw can do for this organization.”
After trying to play hurt through the early part of last season, Kinlaw finally underwent surgery and is already noticing the benefits of having a fully…