Cleveland Browns center Alex Mack out of hospital after appendectomy

It's too soon to say if Mack will play Oct. 16 in Oakland.

Thomas Ondrey, The Plain DealerAlex Mack has not missed a game in his three seasons. Will that streak stay alive Oct. 16 after having an appendectomy?

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Browns center Alex Mack was released from the Cleveland Clinic on Wednesday after having an appendectomy Monday.

Club spokesman Neal Gulkis said Mack is "resting comfortably at home and continues to progress well in his recovery."

Mack played every offensive snap in the Browns' 31-13 loss to Tennessee on Sunday despite feeling ill. It was later learned he was suffering from appendicitis.

On Tuesday, coach Pat Shurmur said it was too early to speculate on Mack's availability for the Browns' next game -- Oct. 16 at Oakland -- but he wasn't ruling him out. Two Mahoning Valley products -- John Greco or Steve Vallos -- would replace Mack if he can't play.

There is a franchise precedent for a quick recovery from an appendectomy. In 1990, wide receiver Reggie Langhorne played the season opener 18 days after having an emergency appendectomy. If Mack were to play against Oakland, he would beat Langhorne's record by four days.

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