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Quinn Ewers injury update: Texas football QB enters locker room, Arch Manning steps in
View Date:2024-12-23 11:49:36
Texas football star quarterback Quinn Ewers exited the Longhorns' game against UTSA on Saturday after straining his abdomen in the first half. Ewers limped off the field and entered the medical tent after the play, later heading off to the locker room.
Ewers then reappeared without his uniform in street clothes, likely ending his day.
Ewers, a third-year starting quarterback, was replaced by five-star redshirt freshman Arch Manning, who immediately threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to DeAndre Moore Jr.
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Ewers would certainly be a big loss for Texas if he is unable to return or miss future games, as the Heisman Trophy hopeful passed for 506 yards with six touchdowns and an interception heading into the UTSA matchup. Before exiting, Ewers was an efficient 14 of 16 passing for 185 yards with two touchdowns and an interception.
Here's everything to know about Ewers' injury:
Quinn Ewers injury update
Ewers exited Texas' game against UTSA on Saturday after suffering a strained abdomen early in the second quarter. Ewers limped to the sideline before heading into the medical tent and was then seen entering the locker room later in the quarter.
The injury diagnosis comes from coach Steve Sarkisian, who confirmed the ailment in a halftime interview with the ESPN broadcast.
Ewers then came back from the locker room in street clothes, indicating he's likely done for the night due to injury. According to the ESPN broadcast, Ewers was seen motioning to his side, telling his teammates to avoid the rib area under his jacket.
Ewers spent around 15 minutes in the medical tent, according to the ESPN broadcast, before heading to the locker room. The trainers involved were then shown having a conversation with Texas coach Steve Sarkisian before Ewers went to the locker room with a towel over his head.
What is Quinn Ewers' injury?
Sarkisian told ESPN that Ewers strained his abdomen, which ended his night against UTSA. Ewers returned from the locker room in street clothes, wearing a jacket covering the side area.
What is a strained abdomen?
According to the SportsMD, a strained abdomen is defined as the following:
"A strain is an injury to a muscle. A strain can vary in severity from a mild stretch to a full rupture. In an abdominal muscle strain, any one of the four muscles can be injured causing extreme discomfort with any trunk movements as well as with coughing, laughing, deep breathing, or sneezing."
Strained abdomen recovery time
According to SportsMD, a Grade I muscle strain takes about two to four weeks to heal, while a Grade II strain can take about two months to fully recover. A Grade III string could require surgery and take six to nine months to heal.
This story will be updated.
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