{
  "id": 2535785,
  "title": "Dejounte Murray on his Achilles recovery: When I couldn't do a calf raise, you kind of feel like it's over",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/dejounte-murray-on-his-achilles-recovery-when-i-couldnt-do-a-calf",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T08:26:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dejounte-murray-achilles-recovery-couldnt-082647781.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dejounte Murray has shared his thoughts on recovering from his Achilles injury, stating that it was the most challenging aspect of his rehabilitation. He explained that when he was unable to perform calf raises, he felt like his recovery was nearing an end. Murray continues to do calf raises as part of his ongoing recovery process, noting that seeing his calf shrink and no longer being able to complete a calf raise in month two was a stark reminder of the injury's impact. He emphasized that it is all mental and that understanding the injury, its causes, and the recovery process is crucial. Murray's experience with his Achilles injury was unique compared to others, as everyone's journey is different. He stressed the importance of embracing the process and remaining motivated throughout. Despite the difficulties, Murray maintained a positive attitude and worked hard to overcome the setback.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Dejounte Murray found Achilles recovery most challenging",
    "Unable to do calf raises signaled near-end of recovery",
    "Mental attitude and understanding crucial for recovery"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "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."
}