Seattle Seahawks

Russell Wilson cleared to return

By KIRO 7 News Staff

Wild Card Round - Los Angeles Rams v Seattle Seahawks SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 09: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on before the game against the Los Angeles Rams in an NFC Wild Card game at Lumen Field on January 09, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

By KIRO 7 News Staff

SEATTLE — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was cleared to return to action on Monday after he sustained injuries to his middle finger during the Oct. 7 game versus the Los Angeles Rams.

The injury came when his throwing hand collided with a helmet after a pass, severely injuring his middle finger.

Wilson had immediate surgery to repair the fracture-dislocation of the joint and tendon rupture.

Wilson’s surgeon, Dr. Steven Shin, said he had never seen such a severe injury to the throwing hand of an NFL quarterback.

Shin said he was amazed at Wilson’s post-operative progress and “confidently” cleared him for a full return to action “without reservation.”

Wilson is expected to play Sunday versus the Green Bay Packers.

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