Nov 30, 2022
Argos' Bethel-Thompson undergoes successful thumb surgery
Toronto Argonauts quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson underwent successful surgery on the thumb of his throwing hand after suffering an injury in the 109th Grey Cup, according to TSN's Farhan Lalji.
TSN.ca Staff
Toronto Argonauts quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson underwent successful surgery on the thumb of his throwing hand after suffering an injury in the 109th Grey Cup, according to TSN's Farhan Lalji.
I’m told that #Argos QB McLeod Bethel Thompson had surgery last week on the thumb in his throwing hand that he hurt in the Grey Cup. The procedure went well & he hopes to begin throwing in January. @CFLonTSN pic.twitter.com/rcKO19YOcQ
— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) November 30, 2022
The 34-year-old from San Francisco, Calif., suffered the injury early in the fourth quarter. He was forced to leave the game, prompting backup Chad Kelly to be thrust into action.
Bethel-Thompson finished the game 15-of-38 for 203 yards and Kelly threw for four passes for 43 yards as the Argonauts captured their first Grey Cup title since 2017 with their 24-23 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
The former Sacramento State Hornet posted his best season in the CFL in 2022. Bethel-Thompson threw for a career-high 4,731 yards to lead the league. He also scored a career-second best 23 touchdowns.
Lalji adds that Bethel-Thompson hopes to begin throwing in January.