{
  "id": 12988365,
  "title": "49ers DE Romello Height inspired by Patrick Willis to play through broken hand",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/49ers-de-romello-height-inspired-by-patrick-willis-to-play-through",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T00:22:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/49ers-romello-height-inspired-patrick-002202637.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "San Francisco 49ers defensive end Romello Height drew inspiration from fellow teammate and linebacker Patrick Willis to continue playing through a broken hand. The injuries occurred during games against the Miami Dolphins and Denver Broncos, forcing Height to play with a bulky cast and protective padding. Despite the pain and the handicap, Height's determination to compete and finish the game remained unchanged. In the Broncos game, Height's performance caught the attention of his coach, Raheem Morris, who praised his competitiveness and willingness to play despite the challenges.",
  "summary": "San Francisco 49ers rookie defensive end Romello Height said of playing with a bulky cast on his right hand after breaking it in Week 2: \"At the end of the day, I gotta go out and do my job.\"",
  "key_points": [
    "Romello Height inspired by Patrick Willis",
    "Played through broken hand in two games",
    "Praised for competitiveness by coach Raheem Morris"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Romello Height's decision to play through a broken hand reflects a competitive drive similar to that of teammate Patrick Willis, earning him praise from coach Raheem Morris for his toughness.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}