News broke on Wednesday that Darren Waller is being placed on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury suffered during Monday night's game against the Arizona Cardinals. While no one from the Ravens has discussed the specifics of his injury, his season is likely over due to a tear of the muscle. In this article we'll examine the anatomy of the hamstring muscle group and why hamstring injuries are so prevalent amongst NFL players and athletes in general.
ANATOMY
The hamstrings are located on the posterior surface of the femur (thigh bone) and are comprised of three individual muscles: the semimembranosus, semitendinosus, and biceps femoris.