Well, dammit.
First, what I’m hearing is that Bowens underwent a Lisfranc procedure. I’m sure you’re wondering what that is, so here’s some insight:
The Lisfranc ligament runs between two bones in the midfoot (middle of the foot) called the medial cuneiform and the second metatarsal. The place where these two bones meet is called the Lisfranc joint. The name comes from French surgeon Jacques Lisfranc de St. Martin (1790-1847), who was the first physician to describe injuries to this ligament.
Tearing of the Lisfranc ligament and other ligaments around the Lisfranc joint can lead to instability and disruption of the joints in the middle of the foot. The goals of Lisfranc surgery are to put the bones back into their original position and restore the foot’s normal alignment.
That’s not good. When could he be back? Well…
Sutures will be removed about two weeks after surgery and you will have a cast or CAM boot. No weightbearing is allowed for 6-8 weeks after surgery. A walking cast or boot is then used for another 4-6 weeks. If pins were used to hold the fourth and fifth metatarsals in place, they are removed 6-8 weeks after surgery.
In other words, 2027, unless he pulls a Brock Bowers superman recovery.
More concerning is the questionable status of KJ Bolden, who I didn’t even know was hurt. How he’s hurt isn’t readily available, based on my expert (read: three minute Google search) digging into the situation.
On a positive note, Frazier isn’t listed, so that optimistic.
That Bye Week will be a welcomed reprieve before we head to the Benz to play the Gators on Halloween.
Man that’s weird to say.