Trey Lance suffered a season-ending broken ankle on a quarterback keeper Sunday in the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers-Seattle Seahawks game and was replaced by former starter Jimmy Garoppolo.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance lies on the field after being tackled during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.Lance had taken over the starting job this season from Garoppolo after being drafted third overall in 2021. Garoppolo didn't practice with the team during training camp, throwing on his own on a side field.
"I'm real proud of Jimmy and how he came in and was ready for the moment and helped us get a win," head coach Kyle Shanahan said of Garoppolo. "Just like riding a bike, yeah. It felt good to be back out there," he said. "Just feel terrible for [QB] Trey [Lance]. I've been on that side of it. This league is tough, and everyone has their share of injuries, but that sucks for him. I feel bad for him. But he's our brother and you know, we'll pick him up.
With 2:20 to go in the first quarter and the 49ers leading 3-0, Lance kept the ball on second down at the Seahawks 19 for 2 yards. On the tackle, Lance's leg was rolled up under the tacklers. His teammates reacted immediately as the medical staff rushed onto the field. Lance's injured right leg was placed in an aircast and he was taken from the field on a cart. "It's tough you feel for someone so bad," Shanahan said at his post-game news conference."It's a very sad moment, but you don't have time to sit there and think about it.
When asked if he had any second thoughts about using Lance as a runner as a regular feature of the offense, Shanahan said:"Anytime a guy gets hurt I wish I didn't call that, but no, that's something we were going to do and something we would continue to do. That's a football play we believe in, and something that gives him a chance to be real successful in this league." This is the second time Lance has gotten hurt in his brief time in the NFL.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
San Francisco 49ers QB Trey Lance carted off field with ankle injuryTrey Lance goes down with an ankle injury Sunday, forcing Jimmy Garoppolo in action, writes TheTylerDragon Lance injured his ankle when he was hit low after he took a read-option and ran the football between the tackles.
Read more »
San Francisco 49ers QB Trey Lance out for season with broken ankle that needs surgerySan Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance was carted off the field late in the first quarter on Sunday. Lance ended up breaking his ankle and will miss the rest of the season.
Read more »
Trey Lance undergoes successful ankle surgery, will miss entire seasonSan Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance underwent successful ankle surgery on Monday.
Read more »
49ers QB Trey Lance injured in game, Jimmy Garoppolo returnsSan Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Trey Lance had to be carted off the field after suffering an ankle injury on Sunday.
Read more »
49ers' Trey Lance Carted Off With Ankle Injury; Jimmy Garoppolo Replaces HimTrey Lance has been ruled out of the 49ers-Seahawks game with a right ankle injury and was replaced by Jimmy Garoppolo.
Read more »
49ers have given 'no real thought' to benching Trey Lance49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is not on the cusp of benching Trey Lance for Jimmy Garoppolo, according to an NFL Network report.
Read more »