World Champion Jacob Edler to Miss Time with Knee Injury

PRCA World Champion Steer Wrestler Jacob Edler will be forced to miss an extended period of time after suffering a knee injury at La Fiesta de los Vaqueros in Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 26.

Edler said the injury occurred while competing in the short round, where he registered a no time.

“It was in the short round in Tucson, and I was coming back fourth of fifth in the average,” said Edler, 29. “I caught up in a great spot and the steer just stepped into me a little. I actually made the steer crumble down a bit on me and immediately knew I tore my ACL and also partially tore my meniscus.”

The injury required Edler to undergo surgery on March 6. He currently sits 28th in the PRCA | RAM World Standings with $11,234. He said the recovery process is expected to be at least five months, but he’s holding out hope to return to the arena this season.

“I don’t know that my season is over. I’ve already started my physical therapy,” he said. “I’m going to work hard and try to get back before the NFR Open (July 11-15).”

He said injuries happen in every sport, it ultimately comes down to staying positive and working even harder to get back to where you were.

“I just have to keep a positive attitude and keep on going,” Edler said. “There’s not much we can do about it besides doing something about it.”

Courtesy of PRCA