The Georgia Bulldogs are heading into their bye week with concerns about injuries to two key players: starting quarterback Carson Beck and starting right guard Tate Ratledge. Following their narrow 13-12 victory over Kentucky in Week 3, both players have been dealing with physical setbacks.
New Details Emerge on Injuries to Beck, Ratledge
Tate Ratledge will undergo TightRope surgery for his high ankle sprain
Carson Beck has a “minor” sprain of the AC joint on his non-throwing shoulder. He is not expected to miss time
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Carson Beck, the team’s starting quarterback, sustained a shoulder injury during the game, though the issue is not expected to sideline him. According to Graham Coffey from Dawgs Central, Beck experienced an AC joint sprain in his non-throwing shoulder. Despite the discomfort, sources have labeled the injury as minor. Beck’s injury occurred when he fell on his elbow during a 7-yard run late in the game, which led to him awkwardly holding his left shoulder. However, this type of injury generally responds well to rest and therapy, so Beck is anticipated to return without missing any game time.
RG Tate Ratledge ruled out with an ankle and knee injury, per ESPN's Molly McGrath
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Despite the win, Beck had a challenging game against Kentucky’s defense, completing just 15 of 24 passes for 160 yards. The upcoming bye week will provide Beck with the opportunity to rest and heal before the Bulldogs face Alabama in Tuscaloosa in Week 5.
In contrast, Tate Ratledge’s injury is more severe. He will undergo a TightRope surgery to address a high ankle sprain he suffered during the game. Ratledge also sprained his MCL on the same play, and both injuries affected his left leg. Recovery from such an operation is projected to take between six to eight weeks. This timeline could potentially allow Ratledge to return in time for Georgia’s matchup against Florida in November.
In Ratledge’s absence, the Bulldogs had to rely on redshirt junior Micah Morris to step into the right guard position during the Kentucky game.
