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Maryland QB giving up football career after series of injuries
By Adam Spencer
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It looked like Maryland QB Caleb Henderson was going to win the Terrapins’ starting job, but a broken foot ended all thoughts of that.
He tried to make a comeback during the season, but then suffered an elbow injury that ended his campaign for good.
Now, it appears as if Henderson is being forced to give up his football career because of those injuries. However, according to reports (and confirmed by Henderson, as you can see below), he’ll remain with the team in an off-field role:
Just want to set the record straight I have been hurt since I broke my foot at the end of spring until the end of my season with my elbow. I was not the same after my surgery. I have decided to step away from my playing days but am going to help Maryland football because I believ
— Caleb Henderson (@C_Hendo6) February 9, 2018
e in coach Durkin and this program. We will be something as a program very soon. Thank you for all the support over the years I will always have love for the dmv. Thank you and go terps
— Caleb Henderson (@C_Hendo6) February 9, 2018
It’s always sad when a player’s career is cut short for circumstances beyond his control, but hopefully he finds success in his new role with team.
A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam is the news editor across all Saturday Football brands.