Report: Raiders QB Walters out for 4-6 weeks

Jun 8, 2007 - 12:16 AM OAKLAND, California (Ticker) -- The Oakland Raiders will be without quarterback Andrew Walter for four to six weeks after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery, according to the Oakland Tribune's web site on Thursday.

Walter threw for 1,677 yards and three touchdown with 13 interceptions in 12 games last season. The 6-6 signal-caller is expected to be back by the time training camp opens late next month.

"It was something that had not been nagging him, then all of a sudden lately it had been," Raiders coach Lane Kiffin told the Tribune. "It was nothing that affected how he was playing. It was just something he felt he needed to get done to get his mind right about it. This was the time to do it."

Walter will be involved in a heated battle with No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell and journeymen Josh McCown for the starting position.