Photo credit: Matt Freeman, Irish Sports Daily
Riley Leonard Makes News After Returning to Practice 2 Weeks After Ankle Surgery
In the realm of sports, the journey of recovery is often as captivating as the moments of triumph on the field. Riley Leonard, the seasoned Notre Dame athlete known for his agility and resilience, recently captured headlines as he embarked on a determined path to get back in the game after ankle surgery. What sets this narrative apart is Leonard's choice to publicly embrace his recovery process, drawing attention not only for his athletic prowess but also for his dedication to rehabilitation and building chemistry with his teammates.
One notable aspect of Leonard's recovery journey has been his adoption of the TayCo Athletic Brace, a cutting-edge innovation in orthopedic support for elite athletes. This not only highlights the team physicians' and athletic trainers' confidence in the external ankle brace, but Leonard's commitment to regaining full strength. It serves as an inspiration to countless others navigating similar challenges.
Read a collection of news articles detailing Riley Leonard's journey.
Allison Hayes, ABC57
Mike Berardino, ND Insider
Notre Dame football quarterback Riley Leonard has returned to spring practice thanks to the Mike Bean-designed TayCo Athletic Brace on his right ankle.
WATCH: #NDFootball QB Riley Leonard is grateful for the Mike Bean-designed TayCo air brace that has enabled him to return to limited practice after two right ankle surgeries since mid-January. #NotreDame @DukeFOOTBALL https://t.co/EyXwGijwr9
— Mike BerardinoNDI (@MikeBerardino) April 9, 2024
Tyler Horka, On3 Sports
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard was throwing today less than two weeks after a second ankle surgery since getting to South Bend in January. https://t.co/plOXPlyC1H pic.twitter.com/UHGFKvovF2
— Tyler Horka (@tbhorka) April 3, 2024
Matt Freeman, Irish Sports Daily
Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard returned to practice with a TayCo brace on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/MbOoXAGWH4
— Matt Freeman (@mattfreemanISD) April 3, 2024
"My faith has kind of gotten me through all this...I have that faith-based mindset that God has me and he’s in control." - Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard https://t.co/uzThcLgt7s
— Matt Freeman (@mattfreemanISD) April 9, 2024
Blueandgold.com
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard said his ankle feels as good as it has in quite a while just shy of three weeks after a second surgery in a two-month span.
— BlueandGold.com (@BGInews) April 9, 2024
“Nothing’s bothered it,” he said.@tbhorka has the latest on Leonard: https://t.co/m3pbkf7dLE pic.twitter.com/ClmKCBuhww
Eric Hansen, Inside ND Sports
#NotreDame QB Riley Leonard on the mend, upbeat and eyeing a pivotal summer
— Eric Hansen (@EHansenND) April 9, 2024
Duke transfer talks about what led to a second surgery on his right ankle last month and his recovery timeline.@insideNDsports https://t.co/RZyd0WKJxI pic.twitter.com/4i2k6AdnVN
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