Case Keenum's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: American Football
Case Keenum'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 |
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| Concussions | Head | 2015-11-21 | Keenum was visibly shaken but continued to play, which later led to scrutiny over the handling of his injury. | Keenum's concussion raised significant concerns about player safety protocols in the NFL, as he was not immediately removed from the game despite showing clear signs of a concussion. | Case Keenum suffered a concussion during a game against the Baltimore Ravens when he was sacked and his head hit the ground. | 1 week | Standard concussion protocol including rest and gradual return to physical activity. | No long-term impact, but it did bring attention to concussion protocols in the league. | No reported psychological impact. | No significant previous head injuries. | Returned to play in the following game after passing concussion protocol. | Moderate | Rest and monitoring by medical staff. | Team doctors and independent neurologists. | None reported. | Improved helmet technology and stricter concussion protocols. | No games missed. | Dizziness, confusion, and disorientation. | Moderate, as repeated concussions can have cumulat | Team medical staff and family. | Team facilities. |
| Knee Injuries | Left Knee | 2016-12-03 | He had to leave the game and was later diagnosed with a mild knee sprain. | The injury was not severe but required Keenum to be cautious and undergo a brief period of rest and rehabilitation. | Keenum sustained a knee injury while scrambling out of the pocket and was hit low by a defender during a game against the New England Patriots. | 1 week | Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), and physical therapy. | Minimal impact, but it did cause him to miss practice time. | Minor frustration due to the interruption in playing time. | No prior knee injuries reported. | Returned to play in the following game. | Mild | RICE protocol and physical therapy. | Team doctors and physical therapists. | None reported. | Strengthening and flexibility exercises for knee support. | No games missed. | Pain and swelling in the knee. | Low, with proper rehabilitation. | Team medical staff and family. | Team facilities. |
| Shoulder Injuries | Right Shoulder | 2019-10-23 | He was forced to leave the game and did not return. | The injury was initially feared to be severe, but further evaluation indicated it was a sprain rather than a structural damage. | Keenum injured his right shoulder during a game against the Minnesota Vikings when he was tackled and landed awkwardly on his shoulder. | 2 weeks | Physical therapy focused on strength and mobility, along with rest. | No significant long-term impact but did miss game time. | Frustration due to missing games. | No prior shoulder injuries reported. | Returned after a two-week recovery period. | Mild | Rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medications. | Team physicians and physical therapists. | None reported. | Strengthening exercises for shoulder stability. | Missed 1 game. | Pain and limited range of motion. | Low to moderate, depending on physical condition. | Team medical staff and personal support network. | Team facilities. |
Case Keenum's Sports Injuries Videos
Case Keenum Gets Concussed, Stays in Game, Fumbles.
Case Keenum is clearly woozy after getting his head slammed to the ground but stays in the game anyway. Despite the hit, he continues to play but fumbles two plays later. During the game, Keenum appears slow to get up after a tackle where his head hits the turf. As the NFL addresses concussion issues, hits like these remain a concern. Later, Keenum's pass is off the hands of Wes Welker, leading to a critical drop. With one minute remaining in a tie game, Keenum fumbles under pressure, and the Ravens recover, resulting in a turnover.
Case Keenum Suffers Concussion Against Vikings on Thursday Night Football
First down, calls out as the two sides trade turnovers. Neal Hunter knocked it out and Shemar Stefan is there to recover for Minnesota. Diggs fumbled, Keenum fumbled, no score. First quarter, first down, tandem keeps balls up, recovered by the Vikings.
Case Keenum on Sanders' Injury & Young Wide Receivers Stepping Up | Denver Broncos
Case Keenum addresses Emmanuel Sanders' injury and the impact on the team. He acknowledges the difficulty of losing a key player but emphasizes the "next man up" mentality, highlighting the opportunity for young receivers like Courtland Sutton, DaeSean Hamilton, and Tim Patrick to step up. Keenum speaks highly of Sanders' leadership and work ethic, noting that while Sanders is irreplaceable, he has confidence in the other receivers. He also discusses the importance of building chemistry with receivers and the role of running backs and other players in adapting to the game plan. Keenum praises the young receivers' development and their ability to contribute in various ways, both in catching passes and blocking.
