Robert Griffin III's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: American Football
Robert Griffin III'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fractures | Left Ankle | 2014-09-13 | Missed significant playing time; placed on injured reserve. | Griffin dislocated his left ankle without any ligament damage during the second quarter of the game. | Injured while scrambling during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. | 6-8 weeks | Immobilization followed by gradual physical therapy. | Moderate; missed several games. | Concerns about mobility and durability. | Right knee ACL and LCL tear in 2013. | Returned to play on November 16, 2014. | Moderate | Immobilization and physical therapy. | Team physicians and physical therapists. | Potential for lingering instability. | Ankle support braces and strengthening exercises. | Several games. | Severe pain and inability to bear weight on the left ankle. | Moderate | Teammates, coaches, family, and medical staff. | Team facilities. |
| Fractures | Right Shoulder | 2016-09-10 | Placed on injured reserve; missed most of the season. | Griffin suffered a fractured coracoid bone in his right shoulder during the fourth quarter. | Injured while being tackled during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles. | 10-12 weeks | Rest and gradual physical therapy post-surgery. | Significant; missed the majority of the 2016 season. | Increased concern about long-term durability and career longevity. | Multiple knee injuries and a previous ankle dislocation. | Returned to play on December 11, 2016. | Severe | Surgery and extensive rehabilitation. | Orthopedic surgeons and specialized physical therapists. | Potential for chronic shoulder issues. | Strengthening and conditioning of shoulder muscles. | Most of the 2016 season. | Severe pain and limited range of motion in the right shoulder. | Moderate | Family, teammates, coaches, and medical staff. | Specialized rehabilitation center. |
| Sprains | Right Knee | 2012-12-08 | Missed one game. | Griffin suffered a Grade 1 LCL sprain in his right knee. The injury occurred during the fourth quarter. | While being tackled during a game against the Baltimore Ravens. | 1 week | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) therapy; wore a knee brace. | Short-term impact with no significant long-term effect. | Minor anxiety about knee stability. | No prior significant knee injuries. | Returned to play on December 16, 2012. | Mild | RICE therapy and knee brace. | Team physicians and physical therapists. | None noted. | Strengthening and conditioning exercises. | One game. | Pain and instability in the right knee. | Low | Teammates, coaches, and medical staff. | Team facilities. |
| Sprains | Right Knee | 2013-01-05 | Torn ACL and LCL; required surgery. | Griffin re-injured his right knee during a playoff game, leading to a complete tear of the ACL and LCL. | Re-injured while playing against the Seattle Seahawks. | 7-9 months | Surgery followed by extensive physical therapy. | Significant; missed the entire offseason and preseason. | Increased anxiety and pressure to return to form. | Previous LCL sprain in 2012. | Returned for the 2013 season opener. | Severe | Surgery and extensive rehabilitation. | Orthopedic surgeons and specialized physical therapists. | Increased risk of future knee injuries. | Enhanced knee braces and focused strengthening exercises. | Entire offseason and preseason. | Severe pain, swelling, and instability in the right knee. | Moderate to high | Family, teammates, coaches, and medical staff. | Specialized rehabilitation center. |
Robert Griffin III's Sports Injuries Videos
Robert Griffin III Injury (ACL and LCL Tear) | 2013 NFL Wild Card Game | Seahawks vs. Redskins
During the 2013 Wild Card Game between Seattle and Washington, Robert Griffin III (RGIII) suffered a brutal injury, tearing his ACL and LCL. The injury occurred when he went down trying to recover a low snap, causing his knee to give out. Despite efforts to protect him due to a previous injury, RGIII was still recovering and was considered a compromised player. The game saw a stunned silence from the crowd at FedEx Field as RGIII, one of the league's brightest stars, was unable to get up. He saluted the fans while limping off the field, supported by his head coach, as Kirk Cousins began to warm up.
Robert Griffin III Apparent Leg Injury | NFL Week 12
As we get inside the two-minute warning, you can just see the disappointment on Robert Griffin III's face. We'll see how bad it is when we come back on the other side. Two-minute warning here in Pittsburgh. Ravens driving, RG3 hobbling.
Haloti Ngata delivers a massive hit on RG3.
In the 2012 Week 14 game between the Ravens and Washington, the Redskins were trailing 28 to 20 with 1:56 left in the fourth quarter. RG3 made a significant 13-yard run but was slow to get up after being tackled by Paul Kruger, leaving them in a critical fourth-down situation. With RG3 appearing injured, rookie Kirk Cousins from Michigan State was considered as a potential substitute, having briefly played earlier in the season.
