Texas QB Arch Manning Recovering From Foot Surgery

Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian provides update on star QB's status ahead of spring practice

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Texas quarterback Arch Manning underwent minor foot surgery last month, but head coach Steve Sarkisian is not overly concerned about Manning's availability for spring football practice. Sarkisian said Manning is starting to throw routes and do seven-on-seven drills, though he hasn't been cleared for full football activities yet. The coach sees Manning's absence as an opportunity for other young quarterbacks to get extra reps and develop chemistry with the team's new receiving corps.

Why it matters

As the highly touted quarterback of the Texas Longhorns, Arch Manning's health and availability are crucial to the team's success. The Longhorns are expected to be a top contender in the Big 12 this season, and Manning's recovery from his foot surgery will be closely watched by fans and media alike.

The details

Arch Manning underwent a 'minor foot surgery' last month that has limited his offseason activities. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said Manning is starting to throw routes and do seven-on-seven drills, but he hasn't been cleared for full football practice yet. Sarkisian sees Manning's absence as a chance for other young quarterbacks like KJ Lacey and Dia Bell to get extra reps and develop chemistry with the team's new receiving corps, which includes transfers Cam Coleman and Sterling Berkhalter as well as five-star freshman Jermaine Bishop.

  • A month ago, Texas football officials announced that Arch Manning underwent a 'minor foot surgery'.
  • Spring football practice begins for the Longhorns on March 9.

The players

Arch Manning

The starting quarterback for the Texas Longhorns, who is recovering from a minor foot surgery.

Steve Sarkisian

The head coach of the Texas Longhorns football team.

KJ Lacey

A rising sophomore quarterback for the Texas Longhorns.

Dia Bell

A five-star freshman quarterback for the Texas Longhorns.

Cam Coleman

A prized transfer arrival to the Texas Longhorns receiving corps.

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What they’re saying

“As we get into spring football practice, he's getting to start throwing routes on air, and throwing seven-on-seven, and doing those things.”

— Steve Sarkisian, Head Coach, Texas Longhorns (statesman.com)

“You know, Arch is a worker. When he's cleared and ready to go, he's going to get plenty of time with those guys.”

— Steve Sarkisian, Head Coach, Texas Longhorns (statesman.com)

“I also think (that's) important for us from a developmental standpoint, with KJ and with Dia. What a great opportunity for those guys, for us thinking long-term, thinking into this fall and future falls that we've got. This is a great opportunity for those guys to build that (chemistry).”

— Steve Sarkisian, Head Coach, Texas Longhorns (statesman.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

Arch Manning's recovery from his minor foot surgery will be closely watched by Texas fans, as the star quarterback's health is crucial to the Longhorns' success this season. While Manning's absence from full practice has provided opportunities for other young quarterbacks to develop, the team is eager to have their leader back on the field as soon as he is cleared.