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FSU Freshman Ethan Pritchard Leaves Rehab, Expected at Home Finale

He begins home-based rehabilitation with a stated goal of returning to football.

Overview

  • Pritchard was released Thursday from Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville after more than a month of inpatient therapy, ringing a bell to mark the milestone.
  • He returned to Tallahassee on Friday, visited teammates and coaches in an electric wheelchair, and is expected to attend Saturday’s game against Virginia Tech.
  • He plans to continue his recovery closer to home in Central Florida, telling WESH-TV that he aims to play football again.
  • Authorities say the Aug. 31 shooting was a case of mistaken identity as he dropped off family in Havana, Florida, and that he was not doing anything wrong.
  • Four suspects were arrested and face multiple counts, including attempted murder and shooting into an occupied vehicle.