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Peavey injures back, undergoes minor surgery

Arkansas sophomore quarterback Rafe Peavey sustained a back injury during summer workouts that required minor surgery. The surgery on Wednesday was successful and Peavey is expected to be back for the start of fall camp on Aug. 4. Below is a statement from head coach Bret Bielema about Peavey’s injury and surgery.

Bret Bielema Statement
“Unfortunately Rafe suffered a minor back injury during routine summer workouts. He underwent successful surgery on Wednesday and is on the path to recovery so he can return to the field for fall camp. I’m confident Rafe will make a full recovery and will build on his strong spring during fall camp.”