Russell Wilson Injury: Seahawks Quarterback Sprains Knee, Leaves Blowout Win Vs. 49ers
Russell Wilson was already nursing an ankle injury. Now, that’s the least of his worries.
The Seattle Seahawks quarterback twice left Sunday’s blowout 38-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers with what the team is calling a sprained left knee.
Wilson’s knee bent horrifically in the wrong direction during one play in which he was scrambling to his right, and he left the game but returned after missing only one snap. He later left the game again and was fitted with a left knee brace. He intends to play in Week 4 and said he could have returned Sunday if the game was close.
Eli Harold's sack on Russell Wilson. #SFvsSEA https://t.co/hRODW8LGqw
— Rob Lowder (@Rob_Lowder) September 25, 2016
Some reports speculate Wilson has a sprained MCL, but fortunately it appears his ACL is in tact. There didn’t sound like too much concern from Wilson or Seahawks coach Pete Carroll after the game.
Pete Carroll said Russell Wilson "sprained his knee a little bit." Said Wilson intends to play next week.
— John Boyle (@johnpboyle) September 25, 2016
Carroll says Wilson has a sprained knee. Says lucky wasn't worse. Says his plan is to play next week.
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) September 25, 2016
Pete Carroll said Russell Wilson could have returned to the game if needed.
— John Boyle (@johnpboyle) September 25, 2016
Carroll says of Wilson "most likely he's going to be fine."
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) September 25, 2016
Wilson says he would have kept playjng if the game had been close. "I felt strong enough I could play on it," he said.
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) September 25, 2016
Wilson says he'll have an MRI but that he's confident "it's good news."
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) September 25, 2016
Wilson reiterates "I'll be good to go," next week.
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) September 25, 2016
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