Mason Heintschel’s season is over after the starting quarterback suffered a knee injury during his team’s win. The team learned Saturday that he will miss the remainder of the season, according to CBS’ Matt Zenitz.
What happened to Mason Heintschel?
Heintschel sustained the knee injury during the victory. No further details about the specific nature or severity of the injury were provided in the available report.
Why the update matters
The injury removes the team’s starting quarterback for the rest of the campaign. That creates a significant change for the team as it moves forward without Heintschel available.
The report does not identify a replacement quarterback or explain how the team will manage the position. It also does not provide a timetable beyond confirming that Heintschel will not return this season.
What comes next
For now, the confirmed update is that Heintschel will miss the rest of the season. Any additional information about his recovery, the team’s quarterback plans or his eventual return will depend on future updates from the team or credible reporting.