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Utah QB Cam Rising retires for medical reasons— but has another football job lined up
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Utah quarterback Cam Rising is hanging up his cleats, but he won't be leaving the game of football entirely behind.
Rising, 25, announced on social media Wednesday that he would be retiring from football over medical reasons after suffering a hand injury during a game against Baylor in September.
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"Due to a hand injury I suffered during the Baylor game, I've been advised by two orthopedic physicians that I will never be able to return to playing football," Rising said. "I'll be obtaining a 3rd medical opinion and will undergo the recommended surgery. I will continue to rehab and do all I can to get healthy. In the meantime, I will unfortunately be forced to medically retire from the game I love.
Cameron Rising announced his retirement from playing football. Getty Images
"My why has always been my family. I have always thought of my teammates as my brothers and always will. Thank you guys for always pushing me to improve and just making this game enjoyable. Thank you to the coaches for guiding me in the right direction to become a better man and football player. Coach Ludwig, thank you for turning me into a football nerd and showing me the correct way to respect that game. Lastly, thank you to all the fans and everyone that supported me throughout my career. You all made the moments special."
While Rising won't be on the field for Utah anymore, he will be on the sidelines for his high school alma mater, Newbury Park, as its offensive coordinator, ESPN reported .
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Rising was a three-year starter at the California high school from 2015-17 before spending his first college season at the University of Texas.
Cameron Rising of the Utah Utes wears a glove on his injured hand as he throws during warmups before their game against the Arizona Wildcats at Rice Eccles Stadium on September 28, 2024, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Getty Images
The 25-year-old played 30 total games during his time with Utah and led the program to Pac-12 championships in 2021 and 2022.
But injuries hindered his time on the field, and this past season, he played in just three games.
