According to ESPN Staff Writer David Newton, Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly successfully underwent his shoulder surgery and is expected to be ready for training camp.

Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly successfully underwent shoulder surgery to repair a partial tear in his… https://t.co/GCfkifr09K — David Newton (@DNewtonespn) February 22, 2016

He underwent surgery late last week to repair that labrum tear. The labrum is a piece of cartilage that lines and reinforces the ball and socket joint of the shoulder. This type of injury can affect the mobility of the shoulder.

This news is definitely a sigh of relief for Panthers fans. Kuechly put up some impressive numbers with the Panthers and hopefully this successful surgery will allow him to be the dominant force the Panthers need him to be.

The All-Pro linebacker has had a fantastic season this year even though he had a slight tear in his labrum. He played with this tear all the way through the playoffs and in Super Bowl 50. He even made NFL history, becoming the first player to return interceptions for touchdowns in consecutive playoff games.