Saints linebacker Alex Anzalone confident shoulder issues are behind him
Yes, Drew had labrum repair surgery, but playing QB where you are using your shoulder to throw vs playing LB where you are using your shoulder to violently collide with other super athletes is a big difference.
I had labrum surgery at 40 years old. My labrum was completely shredded. The doctor said there was no use in repairing it, and that they would perform a biceps tenodesis on me. This is where they use your biceps as a shoulder anchor instead of the labrum cartilage.
After this surgery he would never have another labrum injury, because the biceps takes it's place. It is about a 6-9 month healing process. With a young athelete like him, probably 3 months.