49ers' Trey Lance posts optimistic update after season-ending injury

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance is feeling optimistic after undergoing surgery on his right ankle Monday morning, tweeting out that he’s ready to "attack this rehab process."

The second-year quarterback took to social media to share a photo of himself in a hospital bed after undergoing surgery to repair a broken bone and ligament disruption in his right ankle, an injury that will sideline him for the remainder of the season.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance gestures while being carted off the field during the first half against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, California, on Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

"Truly appreciate all of the messages and prayers. Surgery was a success and I am ready to attack this rehab process," he wrote in a tweet. "We will never understand why, but I trust that it’s all a part of His plan. I will be back better than ever. This chapter is going to make the story even greater!"

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Lance went down on the second drive of the game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. He was carted off the field after what looked to be a gruesome injury.

"San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance underwent successful surgery on his injured right ankle this morning, an injury that occurred in yesterday's game versus the Seattle Seahawks," the team said in a statement.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance lies on the field after being tackled during the first half against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, California, on Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)

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