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New details reveal cause of LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier's 2025 injury
TL;DR
Garrett Nussmeier's 2025 injury was caused by a cyst on his spine, which pressed on a nerve and led to oblique pain. He has been asymptomatic since the Senior Bowl and may require a minor procedure if symptoms return.
Key points
- Garrett Nussmeier struggled with injury during the 2025 season.
- A cyst on his spine was revealed as the cause of his oblique pain.
- He has been asymptomatic since the Senior Bowl.
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Garrett Nussmeierâs struggles with injury throughout the 2025 season are well-documented, keeping him from performing at the level LSU football fans expected from him in his senior year. Nussmeier suffered an oblique injury during fall camp before last season, which caused him a fair amount of pain while playing and led to some erratic throws that werenât nearly as common the previous season.
Some new information has emerged regarding the cause of Nussmeierâs injury.
âFormer LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier underwent tests at the NFL combine that revealed a cyst on his spine â the root cause of the persistent oblique pain that derailed his 2025 season, sources say,â NFL Networkâs Tom Pelissero shared on âXâ Monday morning.
âThe cyst was pressing on a nerve, causing discomfort in Nussmeierâs oblique. He has been asymptomatic since just prior to the Senior Bowl and all throughout the draft process; if that changes down the road, Nussmeier could undergo a minimally invasive procedure and miss just 2-3 weeks while stitches heal.â
Pelissero went on to explain that there is âno short- or long-term risk for Nussmeier,â so this news hopefully wonât hurt his draft stock. Nussmeier is expected to be a Day 2 selection in this yearâs draft, competing with Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson to be the second quarterback off the board.
This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: New details reveal cause of LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier's 2025 injury
Q&A
What caused Garrett Nussmeier's injury during the 2025 season?
Garrett Nussmeier's injury was caused by a cyst on his spine that pressed on a nerve, leading to oblique pain.
How has Garrett Nussmeier's condition changed since the Senior Bowl?
Since the Senior Bowl, Garrett Nussmeier has been asymptomatic, indicating an improvement in his condition.
What treatment options does Garrett Nussmeier have for his spine cyst?
If symptoms return, Garrett Nussmeier could undergo a minimally invasive procedure that would require a recovery of 2-3 weeks.
