Ryan Fitzpatrick leaves Week 1 with hip injury

Ryan Fitzpatrick is questionable to return with a hip injury. Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Washington QB Ryan Fitzpatrick leaves Week 1 vs. Chargers with hip injury

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated 9/12/21

Washington Football Team fans have been feeling optimistic about the 2021 season with Ryan Fitzpatrick as their starting quarterback, but unfortunately the veteran was unable to make it through the first half of Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Fitzpatrick suffered a hip injury on a big hit from Chargers edge-rusher Uchenna Nwosu in the second quarter. There was initially some concern that Fitzpatrick hurt his shoulder, but the team quickly labeled him questionable to return with a hip injury.

You can see the play below:

Here's the big hit on Fitzpatrick that has Taylor Heinicke warming up pic.twitter.com/U5P829SkIZ

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) September 12, 2021

Fitzpatrick was replaced by backup Taylor Heinicke.

Fitzpatrick, 38, signed with Washington this offseason after some rumors that he was planning to retire. He had a bold take on the team’s QB situation during training camp.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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