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Auburn will be without Zach Calzada for the remainder of the season, sources tell Auburn Live.

The sophomore quarterback transfer from Texas A&M plans to schedule a second surgery on his non-throwing shoulder in the coming weeks. The procedure will take place in the coming weeks. Calzada will apply for a medical redshirt and if granted, will still have three years of eligibility remaining.

It was a difficult decision for Calzada, sources around the Auburn program tell Auburn Live. The redshirt sophomore competed for the quarterback position, remained prepared to play, as head coach Bryan Harsin said on Wednesday, and was available to play since the season started nearly one month ago.

Until the surgery, Calzada will continue his work on the scout team and helping prepare the Tigers’ defense.

The surgery calls for a four-month rehabilitation time, which will allow Calzada to be prepared for spring practice. Being fully healthy for spring practice, something Calzada wasn’t this past spring, was an important part of his decision. Calzada initially injured his left shoulder against Auburn last season on November 6.

Calzada’s initial surgery following his last season at Texas A&M involved repairing his labrum. Labrum repair is surgery that treats a torn labrum. Labrum repair relieves symptoms and restores joint stability, strength, and range of motion. The upcoming second surgery is a fairly routine procedure that generally follows an initial labrum repair.

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