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New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson, in his year-end locker clean-out interview on Monday, revealed he suffered a grade 2 hamstring tear on the final play of practice the Friday before the team's Week 2 matchup at the Dallas Cowboys.
Determined to play in the heated rivalry game, Wilson kept the injury completely secret from the Giants' coaching staff and medical team.
Despite limited mobility -- he later admitted he "probably couldn’t run from the goal line to the 10-yard line" -- Wilson delivered a strong performance, throwing for 450 yards and three touchdowns in a thrilling 40-37 overtime loss. He even sought discreet treatment at the Dallas Mavericks' facility to avoid detection.
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The undisclosed injury lingered throughout the season, contributing to Wilson's struggles and the Giants' 0-3 start. Then-head coach Brian Daboll eventually benched him in favor of rookie Jaxson Dart.
The revelation, as Wilson departs with his contract expiring, could trigger an NFL investigation into the undisclosed injury.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Russell Wilson admits to hiding torn hamstring from New York Giants
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