Ryan Schraeder Injury: Updates on Falcons OT's Ankle and Recovery

Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Ryan Schraeder suffered a torn ligament in his ankle in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LI against the New England Patriots. 

Continue for updates. 

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Severity of Schrader's Injury, Recovery Timeline Revealed

Monday, Feb. 6

Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reported Schraeder was told he tore a ligament in his ankle and will undergo more testing Tuesday. McClure was told it is "probably a good month" before Schrader will recover. The report also stated Schrader was injured in the second quarter but that his ankle "finally gave out" in the fourth quarter.

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Schraeder Had Strong Season for Falcons

The Kansas City Star's Terez A. Paylor reported Schraeder left the field under his own power. Tom Compton filled in at right tackle.

Schraeder was a key ingredient on the Falcons offensive line in 2016. He's been a staple at right tackle since signing with the team as an undrafted free agent in 2013, starting all 32 games over the past two seasons. 

Before the playoffs started, Trey Cunningham of Pro Football Focus noted Schraeder peaked late in the regular season with just four quarterback hurries allowed over the last three games. 

Sam Monson of Pro Football Focus graded the Falcons offensive line as the NFL's sixth-best during the regular season, praising its run-blocking ability in particular: "The Falcons line was at its best when blocking for the ground game, opening holes for Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman to combine for 1,599 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns."