Seth Russell Injury: Updates on Baylor QB's Recovery from Ankle Surgery

Baylor announced quarterback Seth Russell suffered a dislocated ankle when his leg became trapped under a defender when he was tackled on Nov. 12 against the Oklahoma Sooners. Medical officials carted him off the field and placed his leg in an air cast. He had surgery on Wednesday to repair the injury. 

Continue for updates.  

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Russell's Surgery Details Revealed 

Wednesday, Nov. 16

Russell underwent successful surgery on Wednesday, according to the Associated Press, adding he is questionable for the Senior Bowl on Jan. 28 and has accepted an invite to the NFL Scouting Combine on Feb. 28.

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Grobe Comments on Russell's Timeline to Return

Saturday, Nov. 12

Head coach Jim Grobe said Russell is unlikely to play again this season, per Jessica Morrey of KCEN.

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Russell Carted Off with Gruesome Injury

Saturday, Nov. 12

The Waco Tribune-Herald's John Werner reported Russell was carted off the field. Fox Sports' Stewart Mandel noted the injury was "gruesome-looking." Yahoo Sports' Dr. Saturday reported Russell's left leg was placed in an air cast.

Rivals' Josh McCuistion noted the injury was hard to watch: 

Several OU players spoke to Russell as he was being carted off the field, per Abigail Ogle of KOCO 5 News:

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Russell's Absence Another Setback for Baylor 

Last year, Russell suffered a neck injury that required surgery after he started the first seven games. His absence opened the door for Jarrett Stidham, who later transferred from the school. 

Under Grobe, Russell entered Saturday completing 55.5 percent of his passes for 1,978 yards and 19 touchdowns. 

In Russell's absence, Zach Smith will be tasked with taking over Baylor's offense.