Answer: prolonged

AnswerCrossword Clue
PROLONGEDDragged out
PROLONGEDLengthened
PROLONGEDDrew out
PROLONGEDExtended
PROLONGEDDrawn-out
PROLONGEDInjured center yearned to resume play?
prolongedPROLONG, to lengthen in duration
prolongedContinuing for a long time or longer than usual; lengthy