On Saturday, August 24th, Los Angeles Rams quarterback John Wolford was hospitalized with a neck injury after a preseason game against the New York Jets. The injury occurred in the second quarter of the game when Wolford was hit by Jets defensive lineman Kyle Phillips.
The Rams released a statement saying that Wolford was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation and treatment. The team also said that Wolford was in good spirits and that they were monitoring his condition.
Wolford, who was competing with Blake Bortles for the starting quarterback job, had completed 8 of 11 passes for 72 yards before the injury. He had also rushed for a touchdown in the game.
The Rams have not yet released any information about the severity of Wolford’s injury or how long he may be out of action. However, it is likely that he will miss some time due to the injury.
This is a difficult setback for Wolford, who had been making a strong case for the starting job. He had impressed in training camp and the first two preseason games, completing 23 of 32 passes for 233 yards and two touchdowns.
The Rams are now left with Bortles as their only healthy quarterback on the roster. They will likely need to sign another quarterback to provide depth while Wolford recovers from his injury.
This is a difficult situation for the Rams and for Wolford, who had been making a strong case for the starting job. We wish him a speedy recovery and hope that he can return to the field soon.
