Professional bull riding champion John Crimber will miss the opening event of the 2026 PBR Teams season in Fort Collins, Colorado, after suffering a significant groin injury during the Greeley Stampede. The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) organization confirmed the news on Instagram, where it also shared a photo showing the extent of Crimber’s injury. One commenter wrote, “Yikes that looks ruff get well soon🙏,” while another joked, “Damn. Does it hurt ?? 😂😂.”
Crimber, 20, sustained the injury during one of the marquee stops on the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association’s summer schedule. After completing his ride, he limped from the arena.
Sports Illustrated later reported that the injury would sideline him for the remainder of the lucrative Cowboy Christmas stretch. PBR has now confirmed that it will also keep him out of the Teams season opener in Fort Collins on July 11, 2026.
