Hold up, 12s, we got some brutal news from Coach Macdonald after the 19-16 preseason loss to the Tennessee Titans. Second-year offensive lineman Mason Richman, who was already key at guard and could play anywhere up front, is facing a “major injury,” a “long term injury,” according to the man himself.
Another Knee Scare, Another Gut Punch
Richman went down on the very first drive of that preseason tilt. Looked like his knee buckled, no real contact, just… gone. We all saw him walk off under his own power, and yeah, we hoped, right? Maybe it was just a scare. But Mike Macdonald pulled the rug out from under that hope in the post-game. “We’re going to try to figure out what’s going on with Mason, but we also think that’s a major injury,” he said. “A long term injury.” That’s rough, man. This kid, drafted in 2025, now possibly done until 2027. Bryce Cabeldue, his 2025 draft classmate, who’d been rolling with the third-team offense, stepped in at left guard.
The Brutal Blow to Young Talent
This isn’t just about Richman, though that’s crushing enough. This past week in Nashville? It’s been a horror show for our young guys and our depth. We already knew Jake Bobo’s season was cooked with a knee injury he picked up in Friday’s joint practice. And rookie Bud Clark is out for “multiple months” with a broken ankle. You keeping score? That’s Bobo, Clark, and now Richman potentially done until 2027. Three young, promising players, just like that. This week gutted our roster depth, especially where we need these young guys to step up and show what they’ve got.
So yeah, can we even play some random Field Gulls commenters in the preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs? Just to be safe, maybe? Because this can’t keep happening. We’re heading into the Chiefs game looking for answers, and hopefully, some health. We need to see who steps up and stays on the field. This team cannot afford another hit like this, not right now.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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