Jaelen Strong Injury: Updates on Arizona State Star's Concussion and Return

Arizona State wide receiver Jaelen Strong is recovering from a concussion suffered against Oregon State. He's expected to play against Arizona.

Continue for updates. 

Friday, Nov. 28

Strong Will Play vs. Arizona

Cameron Cox of AZCentral.com has an update on Strong:

Monday, Nov. 24

Strong Expected to Play 

Arizona State offensive coordinator Mike Norvell spoke on Jaelen Strong's status for Friday's game, via Doug Haller of AZCentral.com:

Saturday, Nov. 22

Strong Out vs. Washington State

Tyler Lockman of Fox Sports Arizona has an update on Strong's status:

Thursday, Nov. 20

Strong Returns to Practice

Doug Haller of AZCentral.com has an update on Strong's status:

Tuesday, Nov. 18

Strong Suffers Concussion

As the Arizona State Sun Devils make their push for the Pac-12 Championship Game, they may be without leading wide receiver Jaelen Strong.

According to Doug Haller of AZ Central, Strong suffered a concussion in ASU's heartbreaking loss to Oregon State on Saturday. 

Strong was hurt in the beginning of the fourth quarter after coming down hard in the end zone while attempting to make a catch. He returned to the contest on that same drive.

With less than three minutes remaining in the game, Strong went down hard again after attempting to jump up and make a catch over a defender. His head slammed into the ground and he did not return to the contest.

AZ Central provides a photo of him attempting to get back on the field, though the team rightfully kept him out of play due to his head injury.

The Sun Devils may now need to take on Washington State without their best player. Though they will be heavily favored against the Cougars, the loss last week has taught ASU not to take conference opponents lightly.

Strong had a historically strong season in his first year at ASU. His 75 receptions for 1,122 yards are fifth and sixth, respectively, in the school's record book.

Coming off a campaign like that, much was expected of Strong in 2014. ESPN.com listed him on its preseason All-Pac-12 team, calling him "one of the conference’s best and a future pro."

When Taylor Kelly was out injured, Strong stepped up in a big way, recording two of his best performances with backup quarterback Mike Bercovici. Although it came in a losing effort, his 12 receptions for 146 against UCLA helped keep the Sun Devils until the third quarter. Two weeks later, his 10 receptions for 202 yards and three touchdowns were the difference in a 38-34 upset of USC.

With the way that Bercovici filled in for Kelly, one could argue that Strong is the most irreplaceable player in the ASU offense.

Arizona State has exceeded expectations in 2014, but in order for the team to make it to the conference championship, it will need Strong lined up out wide.