New Syracuse football DB will undergo surgery for upper-body injury

Syracuse media day held at the Ensley Athletic Center

Syracuse defensive back Marcus Washington Jr. poses for a portrait during Syracuse media day July 16 at the Ensley Athletic Center. Washington will undergo surgery for a torn bicep. dennis nett | dnett@syracuse.com

Syracuse, N.Y. — A second Syracuse football player has suffered an injury that will disrupt his season, coach Fran Brown said Monday.

Defensive back Marcus Washington Jr. will undergo surgery to repair a torn bicep and will miss three to four months.

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