Iowa graduate quarterback Cade McNamara, who was rumored to have played his last snap as quarterback for the Iowa Hawkeyes, took to social media on Friday to provide clarification on his status and a potential return to the field.
After leaving Iowa’s game against Northwestern on Oct. 26 due to a concussion, McNamara has been sidelined and had a murky injury status this week which led to speculation about his future with the Hawkeyes. McNamara put the speculation to rest.
— Cade McNamara (@Cademac_12) November 22, 2024
“It has come to my attention that there are individuals in the media circulating rumors about my current status on the Iowa Football Team. These are ridiculous accusations and 100% false. My status is the same as it’s always been – a proud member of this football team.
“I suffered a concussion versus Northwestern and have been doing everything in my power to get back on the field. I have NOT been cleared to play yet. I was cleared to participate in practice this past Sunday but had an adverse reaction which is common for someone coming out of protocol. I have been lifting and attending meetings as much as possible but have not physically participated in practice Monday through Thursday of this week. Because of this, I am unable to travel and participate this weekend at Maryland. I have been working with the University of Iowa doctors and trainers, a concussion specialist focused on vision training, as well as engaging in hyperbaric treatments as frequent as possible. I have every intention to play versus Nebraska next Friday night and I am confident that my teammates will return from Maryland with a win,” McNamara posted.
In his absence, Iowa will start walk-on, redshirt sophomore transfer Jackson Stratton when they kick off against the Maryland Terrapins at 11 a.m. CT on Saturday, Nov. 23 in College Park, Md., at SECU Stadium.
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