IOWA CITY, Iowa [KCCI] — Amid speculation about his status with the Iowa football program, Hawkeye quarterback Cade McNamara released a statement on social media saying he’s still with the team as he recovers from a recent concussion.

“I have NOT been cleared to play yet,” McNamara’s statement reads. “I was cleared to participate in practice this past Sunday but had an adverse reaction which is common for someone coming out of protocol. I have been lifting and attending meetings as much as possible but have not physically participated in practice Monday through Thursday of this week.”

McNamara went on to clarify that he will not travel or participate in today’s (Saturday’s) game at Maryland. He says he intends to return for Iowa’s season finale vs. Nebraska on Black Friday. (You can see McNamara’s full statement below)

McNamara has not played since Oct. 26 vs. Northwestern when he sustained a concussion and was replaced by Brendan Sullivan. Sullivan led Iowa through the second half of a 40-14 win, then started in Iowa’s 42-10 victory vs. Wisconsin. Sullivan was injured during a loss to UCLA, prompting walk-on Jackson Stratton to get his first action as a Hawkeye.

McNamara was initially listed at the top of Iowa’s depth chart for the Maryland game. Head coach Kirk Ferentz during Tuesday’s news conference called the situation “cloudy” and said he wouldn’t know about McNamara’s status until Friday.

Stratton led an Iowa touchdown drive against UCLA. He finished 3-for-6 through the air for 28 yards.