Carson Wentz’s ACL Tear
In 2017, NFL quarterback Carson Wentz suffered a critical injury during a season where he was having an MVP-caliber performance. Wentz’s ACL tear occurred while attempting to score a touchdown during a game. He was tackled and hit awkwardly, causing a complete tear of his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The injury forced him to miss the rest of the season, including the playoffs. Wentz’s rehabilitation journey involved ACL reconstruction surgery, followed by months of intense physical therapy and strength training. While he couldn’t return that season, he made a determined effort to regain his form and was back as the starting quarterback in the subsequent seasons, demonstrating the resilience and determination of professional athletes to overcome severe injuries.