Jon Vilma says he's fine after groin injury

Saints MLB Jonathan Vilma says the groin injury that forced him from Friday's game will not keep him out of the season opener.

"I'll be fine," Vilma wrote Saturday. "I'm not letting ANYTHING stop me from showing up to the party Sept. 9! Believe that!" Don't expect to see the Saints' most important defensive player on the field next week. He seems likely to miss practice time as well.

Saints GM Mickey Loomis confirmed Monday that Vilma (groin) is fully expected to be ready for Week 1.

"We don't think it's serious," Loomis added. "All indications are he's going to be ready to go in the opening game." Vilma also tweeted Monday that he'll be ready for the Vikings. Draft him with confidence in IDP leagues.

A second opinion from Dr. William Meyers in Philadelphia Monday confirmed that Vilma will not need surgery on his injured groin.

It confirmed the first opinion, which came from the Saints' medical staff. "We're optimistic that he's gonna be able to start up practice when we get going Sunday of next week," said Sean Payton. Vilma should start in Week 1.

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(rotoworld.com)