Jake Browning Injury: Updates on Washington QB's Recovery from Shoulder Surgery

Scott PolacekJan 17, 2017

University of Washington quarterback Jake Browning underwent surgery on his right (throwing) shoulder and will have a recovery time of approximately six weeks, per Adam Jude of the Seattle Times.

Continue for updates.

Browning Suffered Injury in November Game

Tuesday, Jan. 17

Jude noted the setback occurred during Washington's 44-18 win against Arizona State on Nov. 19, but the "exact nature of the injury is unclear."

Jude pointed out Washington head coach Chris Petersen doesn't typically discuss injuries on his team and elected to keep the shoulder concerns "concealed so as not to expose the star quarterback to more potential risk from opposing defenses."

Browning was one of the best quarterbacks in the country in the 2016 season and led the Huskies to the College Football Playoff with 3,430 passing yards, 43 touchdown throws and just nine interceptions.

However, he wasn't as effective down the stretch as he was at the start of the year, and the injury adds context to the performances. According to Jude, Browning had a quarterback rating of 202.79 in the first nine games but posted a mark of 161.82 in the last five.

Those last five games included Washington's 26-13 loss to USC when Browning threw two interceptions, but it should be noted that contest was before the Arizona State victory.

Browning also struggled in the Pac-12 Championship Game against Colorado and the CFP against Alabama, although the level of competition was better than those early-season games:

Opponent	Result	Completions	Passing Yards	TD Throws	Interceptions
Colorado	41-10 win	9-of-24	118	2	0
Alabama	24-7 loss	20-of-38	150	1	2

The timing of the surgery is ideal for the Huskies considering it is early in the offseason. Browning will have plenty of time to recover before what is expected to be another impressive season for Washington.

The defending Pac-12 champions are Bleacher Report's No. 8 team in the Super Early Top 25 thanks largely to the returns of Browning and running back Myles Gaskin.