49ers quarterback Trey Lance underwent successful surgery on his right ankle Monday morning to repair an injury suffered in this weekend’s game against the Seahawks, the team announced.
San Francisco revealed the operation mended two injuries to Lance’s ankle—a fibula fracture and a ligament disruption. He will now begin the rehab process after being ruled out for the remainder of the 2022 season.
Although the injury is considered to be severe and the surgery will end Lance’s second season, 49ers team physician Dr. Tim McAdams is “confident” that the 22-year-old will make a full recovery in time to return for the start of the 2023 NFL season, per the statement.