High ankle sprain means Miami WR Malachi Toney needs surgery, with timeline for return still unclear
Reported by Yardbarker ·
Surgery and recovery outlook
Recovery from a high ankle sprain typically takes at least four weeks. The report says a return by the playoff could be possible, but does not give a firm date.
A major offensive contributor
Toney has recorded 73 receptions for 1,023 yards and 13 touchdowns through Miami’s first eight games. He accounts for more than 35 percent of the team’s passing offense.
Miami faces Notre Dame
A road win over a top-11 opponent would strengthen Miami’s standing as a national championship contender. The report notes that the team had concerns about Toney’s status ahead of the game.
The report’s headline describes the return timeline as unclear, while the cited sources say surgery could enable a playoff return. Its recovery estimate of at least four weeks does not establish exactly when Toney will be back.
Key points
- Sources say Malachi Toney has a high ankle sprain and will undergo surgery.
- A typical recovery from the injury takes at least four weeks.
- Toney has 73 catches, 1,023 yards and 13 touchdowns this season.
- Miami is 8-0 and faces No. 11 Notre Dame on Saturday.