Blake Bortles's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: American Football

Blake Bortles's Sports Injuries Table

Type Area Date Consequences Content How It Happened Recovery Duration Rehabilitation Details Impact On Career Psychological Impact Previous Injuries Return To Competition Severity Treatment Medical Staff Long Term Impact Preventive Measures Competition Missed Initial Symptoms Re Injury Risk Support System Rehabilitation Location
Groin Injuries right groin 2019-08-14 Limited mobility and agility. In a preseason game in August 2019, Bortles sustained a groin injury. This injury impacted his ability to move in the pocket and scramble effectively. Blake Bortles suffered a groin injury during a preseason game. 1 month Rest, physical therapy, and gradual return to full activity. Contributed to his struggle to secure a starting position. Potential decrease in confidence in his mobility. Previous wrist and shoulder injuries. Returned for the regular season but with limited effectiveness. Mild Rest and physical therapy. Team medical staff and physical therapists. Possible recurring issues with groin strain. Strengthening and flexibility exercises. Missed the remainder of the preseason. Pain and tightness in the groin area. Moderate, especially if not properly rehabilitated Support from team medical staff and family. Team facility.
Shoulder Injuries right shoulder 2018-12-22 Limited his ability to throw effectively. During a game in December 2018, Bortles sustained a right shoulder injury. This injury affected his throwing accuracy and strength, leading to a decline in performance. Blake Bortles injured his right shoulder during a game. 2 months Rest, physical therapy, and gradual return to throwing. Contributed to his decline as a starting quarterback. Increased frustration and potential loss of confidence. Previous wrist injury. Returned for the following season but with reduced effectiveness. Moderate Rest and physical therapy. Team medical staff and physical therapists. Possible chronic pain and decreased throwing power. Strengthening and conditioning exercises. Missed the final game of the season. Pain and decreased range of motion in the shoulder. Moderate, given the physical demands of the positi Support from team medical staff and coaches. Team facility.
Wrist Injuries right wrist 2016-05-31 Required surgery to address the issue. Blake Bortles injured his right wrist during an offseason practice. The injury was significant enough that it necessitated surgery. This injury hampered his performance in subsequent seasons. Blake Bortles sustained a right wrist injury during a practice session. 3 months Physical therapy and gradual return to throwing activities. The injury affected his throwing mechanics and overall performance. Potentially caused a decrease in confidence in his throwing ability. None related to the wrist. Returned to competition at the start of the next season. Moderate Surgery followed by physical therapy. Team orthopedic surgeon and physical therapists. Chronic pain and decreased range of motion in the wrist. Strengthening exercises and protective bracing during practice and games. Missed offseason workouts and part of training camp. Pain and swelling in the wrist. Moderate, due to the nature of the injury and the Support from team medical staff and family. Team facility and local rehabilitation center.

Blake Bortles's Sports Injuries Videos

Blake Bortles Signs With Broncos After Drew Lock Injury

Former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles is reportedly signing with the Denver Broncos. The move comes after Broncos starter Drew Locke left Sunday's loss to the Steelers with a shoulder injury. Bortles, who spent 2019 as Jared Goff's backup in LA, joins his third team in three seasons. The Broncos are 0-2, and backup Jeff Driscoll will take over the starting role. Driscoll was 18 for 34 passing with 256 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in a failed comeback effort.
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Blake Bortles slaps Allen Robinson's injured knee. 🙄

Blake Bortles injures his own teammate. The Houston Texans opened their season against the Jacksonville Jaguars, losing 7 to 29. The Jaguars' wide receiver Allen Robinson was injured on his first reception of the game, hurting his left knee. When trainers attended to him, quarterback Blake Bortles inadvertently slapped Robinson's injured knee, causing more pain. Robinson was ruled out for the rest of the game. The host suggests that the Jaguars should consider replacing Bortles with someone like Colin Kaepernick.
Video thumb: Blake Bortles slaps Allen Robinson's injured knee. 🙄