For most NFL players who have tested positive for COVID-19, it has meant an absence of a game or two followed by a relatively quick return. Unfortunately that’s not going to be the case for Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead.
Armstead is still dealing with complications from the virus and is not expected to play again this season, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. It’s a scary situation, as Schefter reports that Armstead has been hospitalized twice and has had significant respiratory issues. The same sources did say that Armstead is expected to make a full recovery in time for the 2021 season, which is great news.
Obviously there are things more important than football, and thankfully it sounds like Armstead is going to be alright. After Leonard Fournette was cut it initially looked like Armstead was set to take over as Jacksonville’s starting running back, but obviously that hasn’t happened.
Instead James Robinson has taken over that role and thrived in it. A 2019 fifth-round pick out of Temple, Armstead appeared in all 16 games as a rookie with the Jags last year, starting one. He turned 35 carries into 108 yards, and added 14 receptions for another 144 and two scores. Here’s to hoping his recovery is as swift as possible.
Hoping for the best for Mr. Armstead. Scary situation.
He clearly let it dominate his life. He was advised to not do that. Guess he didn’t listen.
If he hadn’t been tested he’d be fine right now. Back on the field and tearing it up. /s
You are an idiot
He must not really be young or an athlete, because the virus doesn’t impact those people.
What kind of comment is this? What kind of comments in reply? Are these really the appropriate takes on the situation right now?
Armstead is obviously in serious condition right now. I hope he recovers well enough to have control over how his life goes from here, on his own terms. I wish him luck.
Ak185, I believe those posts are sarcasm.
This is simply a ploy by BLM and the Deep State. The virus has been eradicated.
It sucks to see this happen and hopefully too many more guys dont end up having these issues. Hopefully he can make a full recovery like is hoped for Eduardo Rodriguez.