Report: Oregon QB Vernon Adams has broken finger on throwing hand

Oregon quarterback Vernon Adams has a broken right index finger on his throwing hand, according to a report from Comcast SportsNet Northwest.

Adams suffered the injury in the season opener against Eastern Washington and played through it in the 31-28 loss to Michigan State. The injury made it difficult for Adams to grip the ball against the Spartans, but he is going to continue to play through it.

“We don’t talk about injuries around here but he wasn’t at his best in that game,” Oregon offensive coordinator Scott Frost told media Monday.

Adams completed 22 of 39 passes for 309 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions against the Spartans last week. Frost said the Ducks aren’t using the injury as an excuse for the loss and noted that football players are constantly playing through injuries.

And that’s what Adams is going to do despite Frost saying that backup Jeff Lockie was ready to go just in case.

However, the Ducks host Georgia State this weekend, which might be an ideal time to get Adams' finger some much-needed rest.

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