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Georgia injury report ahead of UGA vs. Charleston Southern

A couple of Bulldogs may be back on the field on Saturday…

No. 1 Georgia will face Charleston Southern in Athens on Saturday at noon.

It’s UGA senior day and a chance for reserve players to earn some playing time.

Perhaps the biggest obstacle the Bulldogs have had to face on their way to a spotless 10-0 record is injuries.

We’ve seen several star players suffer season-ending injuries and multiple Bulldogs have been in and out of the lineup this season.

With championship season approaching, Georgia will want to be the healthiest it can for a playoff run.

In its matchup with Tennessee last week, UGA was hit by the flu, which affected at least eight players on the team, including multiple starters.

Guard Warren Ericson, defensive tackle Jalen Carter and receiver Dominick Blaylock were down with the illness a week ago, but should be ready to go by Saturday.

Here’s an updated Georgia injury report headed into Week 12’s matchup with Charleston Southern.

Georgia injury report ahead of UGA vs. Kentucky

No. 1 Georgia is once again dealing with key injuries headed into a big matchup…

No. 1 Georgia is certainly not at full strength headed into the top-15 matchup with No. 11 Kentucky this weekend.

The Bulldogs have been dealing with a multitude of injuries since fall camp and were down 12 players in last week’s 34-10 win at No. 18 Auburn.

Starting quarterback J.T. Daniels is still nursing a lat injury which has held him out since the second quarter of the Vanderbilt matchup on Sept. 15.

Daniels has been taking an increasing amount of reps each week, signaling a return in the near future.

Starting corner Ameer Speed (ankle) and running back Kenny McIntosh (hamstring) did not make the trip to Alabama, while receivers Jermaine Burton (groin) and Arian Smith (shin) didn’t see action versus the Tigers.

Preseason All-American left tackle Jamaree Salyer went down during the game with an ankle injury and safety Christopher Smith went out with a separated shoulder. Coach Kirby Smart said both could have returned if needed, but they have been limited in practice this week.

There is some good news, however, defensive back Tykee Smith covered kickoffs and played a few snaps at safety versus Auburn. It was the first time the West Virginia transfer took the field as a Bulldog.

Smart gave an update on the growing list of injured Bulldogs on Tuesday, including an optimistic take on the status of receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint.

“…Ameer Speed doesn’t look like he’s gonna be able to make it back this week. Dom (Dominick Blaylock) still not back,” Smart said. “Rosemy I think looks good this week, he’s taken a lot of reps he’s been working like I said, I thought he looked good in warm ups the other day…”

“Jermaine Burton’s done well and worked, repped and he hasn’t taken the volume that he would normally take, but he’s hitting his speeds, so feel good about him. There’s so many I can’t even think of rest. Chris Smith’s been able to practice, he’s in a black jersey – he’s not contact right now – but he’s moving good, and staying in shape. Jamaree (Salyer) is kinda the same way, he’s conditioning and working out and watching the periods and I think he’s going to be good, but he’s not able to take all his reps.”

The Bulldogs have been able to play well without many of its star players, which is a testament to just how deep this team is in 2021.

UGA will face one of its toughest tests yet when the Wildcats come to Athens on Saturday afternoon. Here’s an updated injury report ahead of the game.

Georgia injury report ahead of UGA vs Auburn

No. 2 Georgia is still dealing with a multitude of injuries headed into Week 6. Here’s an updated injury report…

No. 2 Georgia has dealt with an onslaught of injuries so far this season.

After missing game-two versus UAB, star quarterback J.T. Daniels started against South Carolina and Vanderbilt before missing last week versus Arkansas with a lat injury.

Coach Kirby Smart spoke on UGA’s injuries and updated Daniels’ status along with receivers Dominick Blaylock (hamstring), Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (ankle) and Arian Smith (contusion) after practice on Tuesday.

“As long as it doesn’t bother him (Daniels) then we feel like we’re getting improvement, gradual improvement. And that’s the key because the last thing I want to do is push the envelope, re-injure, go back, then the constant cycle of that.”

“We have a chance on all three ( Blaylock, Smith, Rosemy-Jacksaint). They were both out there running the day hitting 18, 19 miles an hour so they weren’t going full speed but they were moving around. Rosemy’s probably got the best chance, and then each one of them has got a chance to make it back but they’re not taking a lot of reps, they’re hitting walkthrough reps, staying in the mental part of the game and then you’re going to see if they can clear, you know by Thursday or Friday.”

“…I don’t remember having this many guys injured at once since I’ve been here.”

Smart also said tight end Darnell Washington, who made his season debut last week, is almost at 100% but needs to get in game-shape.

Defensive back Tykee Smith has received more reps at practice this week and may have a shot at making his debut at Auburn.

Star wideout George Pickens is rehabbing an ACL tear suffered in the spring. The junior has been seen straight-line running and catching passes at practice the last three weeks, signaling his recovery is on pace.

LSU transfer Arik Gilbert is still not with the team due to personal reasons.

Here’s an updated injury report for Saturday’s matchup versus No. 18 Auburn.

Georgia injury report ahead of UGA vs Vanderbilt

UGA has dealt with an injury bug since fall camp but several Bulldogs may be returning to the field soon. Here’s an updated injury report for the matchup with Vanderbilt.

No. 2 Georgia (3-0) takes on Vanderbilt (1-2) this Saturday at noon in Nashville.

The Bulldogs have had a slew of injury problems since fall camp, but there is some good news for Georgia fans.

For the first time since week-one, star quarterback J.T. Daniels is not on our injury report. Daniels made his return versus South Carolina after dealing with an oblique injury that caused him to miss the UAB game and while he is still rehabbing on a daily basis, Daniels is cleared to go barring any setbacks.

Receiver Kearis Jackson looks to be almost 100% after recovering from a knee procedure in fall camp. The leading pass catcher from a year ago only returned punts versus Clemson and UAB but was back at receiver against South Carolina.

Smart updated the status of both tight end Darnell Washington and defensive back Tykee Smith in a press conference on Monday. Both stars have been running and cutting this week after recovering from foot surgeries over five weeks ago. Smart said the matchup with Vanderbilt was targeted for their return, so we may see both suit up versus the Commodores.

Receiver Dominick Blaylock is close to taking the field after working his way back from an ACL tear suffered last year. The redshirt sophomore has had a setback, though. Georgia coach Kirby Smart said Blaylock has ‘tweaked’ his hamstring, signaling it will be more time before we see him take the field.

On Thursday, we learned that reserve cornerback Jalen Kimber will miss the rest of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery. The redshirt freshman had been dealing with the labrum injury since fall camp.

Last week Georgia lost reserve inside linebacker Rian Davis to a quad injury suffered in practice. Davis underwent successful surgery and is expected to be out for the year.

Star wideout George Pickens is rehabbing an ACL tear suffered in the spring, but the media caught a glimpse of Pickens running and catching passes at practice this week. A possible return this season is looking more and more like a reality.

LSU transfer Arik Gilbert is still not with the team due to personal reasons.

Here’s an updated injury report for Saturday’s matchup.

Georgia injury report ahead of UGA vs UAB

Multiple Bulldogs, including star QB JT Daniels are dealing with injuries ahead of Georgia’s home opener vs. UAB….

Georgia football is set to take on UAB in the 2021 home opener in Athens on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. but some Bulldogs won’t be taking the field.

UGA has battled injuries throughout fall camp and into the Clemson matchup last Saturday night. The story is no different in week-two, as star quarterback J.T. Daniels is now nursing an upper body injury that may keep him sidelined versus the Blazers.

Early reports suggest an oblique strain or some kind of core injury, although coach Kirby Smart has not yet confirmed. Redshirt freshman Carson Beck received a large number of first-team reps at practice on Tuesday.

The offensive line took a hit this week as starting right guard Tate Ratledge underwent foot surgery and will miss the remainder of the season due to an injury suffered against Clemson.

At receiver, the Bulldogs are still missing star Dominick Blaylock, who is recovering from an ACL tear suffered last year. Smart said Blaylock is close to 100%. Kearis Jackson, the leading pass catcher a year ago, only returned punts against Clemson and is still not fully recovered from knee surgery this summer.

Fellow wideout George Pickens is still rehabbing from an ACL tear suffered in the spring, and LSU transfer Arik Gilbert is still not with the team due to a personal issue.

Tight end Darnell Washington and defensive back Tykee Smith are working their way back from foot surgeries done just a few weeks ago. Smart did say the two were at least moving around, suggesting they should be back at some point this season.

Here’s an updated look at Georgia’s injury report ahead of the matchup with UAB.

Report: Georgia loses starting OL for rest of season

Tate Ratledge done for the year.

Georgia will be without starting offensive lineman Tate Ratledge for the remainder of the 2021 season, per a Facebook post from the redshirt freshman’s mother.

Ratledge injured his foot very early in Saturday night’s win over Clemson and had to be taken to the locker room via cart after being helped to the sideline.

He will undergo surgery for a lisfranc ligament injury, per Marc Weiszer of OnlineAthens.com.

Ratledge, a 4-star recruit in the class of 2020 out of Darlington School in Rome, Georgia, was making his first career start and playing in his second career game.

“Thank you to everyone for the thoughts and prayers! I’ll be back! #GoDawgs Romans 5:3-5,” the 6-foot-6, 320-pound Ratledge tweeted.

Junior Warren Ericson checked in to fill in for Ratledge.

Ratledge was later seen wearing a boot on the sideline.

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Georgia vs. Clemson: Injury report

Multiple Bulldogs have gone down recently with injuries. Here’s their status ahead of Clemson…

Much of the Georgia-Clemson pregame discussion has centered on UGA’s injury bug, which seemed to bite at the wrong time.

Just weeks before the top-five clash, Georgia tight ends Darnell Washington and John Fitzpatrick, receivers Kearis Jackson and Jermaine Burton, defensive back Tykee Smith and center Warren Ericson went down with injuries during fall camp.

It wasn’t like the Bulldogs were at 100% before then. Receiver Dominick Blaylock is still recovering from an ACL tear suffered last year. George Pickens suffered the same injury in the spring, and LSU transfer Arik Gilbert is still not with the team due to a personal issue.

There is good news, however, Fitzpatrick is good to go for Saturday and Jackson, Burton and Ericson have been able to practice the last couple of weeks and will take the field in Charlotte.

As far as Washington and Smith, coach Kirby Smart told reporters on Monday that the two are both moving around after undergoing surgery to repair foot injuries a couple of weeks ago.

Here’s an updated look at Georgia’s injury report ahead of the matchup with Clemson:

  • C Warren Ericson (Probable)
  • TE John Fitzpatrick (Probable)
  • DB Tykee Smith (Questionable)
  • TE Darnell Washington (Questionable)
  • WR Jermaine Burton (Probable)
  • WR Kearis Jackson (Probable)
  • WR Dominick Blaylock (Doubtful)
  • WR Arik Gilbert (Out)
  • WR George Pickens (Out)

 

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Injuries mount for Georgia football ahead of Clemson clash

Two key Dawgs underwent surgery today.

This is not the news Georgia fans want to hear. Multiple key Bulldogs have gone down with injuries just over two weeks until the Dawgs’ season-opening matchup versus No. 3 Clemson.

Here is the list of players that we know are recovering from injuries right now:

  • TE Darnell Washington (foot)
  • DB Tykee Smith (foot/ankle)
  • C Warren Ericson (hand)
  • CB Jalen Kimber (shoulder)
  • WR Arik Gilbert (personal)
  • TE John FitzPatrick (foot)
  • OL Owen Condon (Unknown)
  • WR Dominick Blaylock (ACL)
  • WR George Pickens (ACL)

Sophomore phenom tight end Darnell Washington and star West Virginia transfer Tykee Smith went down with foot injuries in practice this week. DawgNation and The Athletic reported today that both underwent surgeries on Thursday and the time table for a return is really just a guess right now but will likely be at least three weeks.

Kirby released a statement on Wednesday regarding the two stars,

“Darnell Washington and Tykee Smith sustained foot injuries during practice this week,” Smart said. “They are both undergoing treatment and have an excellent prognosis. Their status is day to day.”

247Sports reported the return could be three to four weeks

We still don’t know when LSU transfer Arik Gilbert will be back with the team. He’s been away from the program for the last couple of weeks due to personal reasons. His addition into the lineup could be huge for the Bulldogs offense if Washington and junior John Fitzpatrick aren’t able to go.

A positive note at tight end is freshman Brock Bowers, who’s reportedly been very impressive at camp so far.

A couple of guys who are not listed here but have been working their way back from injuries suffered earlier in fall camp are slot receiver Jermaine Burton and the leading pass catcher from a year ago, Kearis Jackson. Both have been nursing lower body injuries but are around 90% back and should be able to go for Clemson.

UGA fans have every right to be nervous about the injury bug hitting so soon, but remember the talent that this Georgia offense has on the outside even with guys missing.

Freshmen Arian Smith, Adonia Micthell and Justin Robinson have all turned heads at camp. Offensive coordinator Todd Monken mentioned Mitchell and Smith in a post-practice presser last week.

“Arian Smith has a unique skill set; he can really run and is developing other aspects of his game,” Monken said. “He’s really quick and twitchy, and not really someone who is a straight-line track guy, but there are days that he flashes…but there’s also Adonai Mitchell, who we think is going to be a tremendous player here.”

 

 

Georgia football injury report for Week 2 matchup vs Auburn

Full injury report for the Georgia Bulldogs heading into its Week 2 home opener against the Auburn Tigers.

We’re just hours away from teeing it up in between the hedges for the 125th edition of the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry.

No. 7 Auburn (1-0, 1-0) will take on No. 4 Georgia (1-0, 1-0) in Athens at 7:30 EDT on ESPN.

Georgia has dominated the rivalry as of late, winning six of the last seven matchups against the Tigers.  Auburn has not won a game in Athens since 2005 and hopefully the Dawgs keep it that way tonight.

Here is the full report of Georgia’s injuries heading into game number two:

PROBABLE: OL BEN CLEVELAND

Cleveland has been a bit banged up during preseason which is why he’s on the list.  He started against Arkansas and is expected to start against Auburn.

PROBABLE: WR KEARIS JACKSON

Jackson has been nursing a minor hip injury for most of the preseason.  He led Georgia in receptions last week at Arkansas with six catches for 62 yards. Jackson also tacked on 34 yards returning punts.  Expect Jackson to make the start against Auburn and be utilized well in the receiving game.

PROBABLE: ILB RIAN DAVIS

Davis has been nursing knee and shoulder injuries since arriving in Athens last year.  UGA has six inside linebackers with defined roles in Monty Rice, Nakobe Dean, Quay Walker, Channing Tindall, Trezmen Marshall (special teams), and Nate McBride (special teams). Davis made the trip to Arkansas last week and is expected to be used heavily on special teams.

QUESTIONABLE: TE RYLAND GOEDE

Goede suffered an ACL tear during his senior year of high school and has battled numerous other injuries since healing. Goede didn’t travel to Arkansas last week but thankfully the Dawgs are deep at the tight end position.  Georgia could get Tre’ McKitty back this week and have John FitzPatrick, Darnell Washington and Brett Seither ready to go.

QUESTIONABLE: WR TOMMY BUSH

Wide receiver Tommy Bush is dealing with an unknown injury that has forced him to miss a good chunk of the preseason.  Bush is a very talented receiver that can’t seem to catch a break with injuries.  He was sidelined for the majority of last season dealing with a sports hernia.  Bush is listed as questionable against Auburn.

QUESTIONABLE: OL CLAY WEBB

Webb did not travel with the team to Arkansas due to an ankle injury. Justin Shaffer and Ben Cleveland got the start last week at the guard positions. Warren Ericson and Trey Hill rotated with them last week but the Dawgs are hoping to get some more reinforcements after losing three offensive linemen to the NFL this offseason.

QUESTIONABLE: QB JT DANIELS

Kirby Smart announced on Monday that USC transfer quarterback J.T. Daniels has been cleared for contact following the recovery of an ACL injury he suffered with the Trojans last year.  Many expect Daniels to make the start while others think it will be Stetson Bennett under center.  Smart has not announced his decision yet but we will find out very soon.

QUESTIONABLE: TE TRE’ MCKITTY

Florida State tight end transfer Tre’ McKitty left the field this preseason with a minor knee injury.  McKitty underwent an arthroscopic knee scoping and is expected to be back very soon.  Redshirt sophomore John FitzPatrick and  freshman Darnell Washington have been filling in on the first-team reps since McKitty’s injury.  McKitty is expected to have a huge year with the Bulldogs and could be seen this week against Auburn.

OUT: WR DOMINICK BLAYLOCK

Wide receiver Dominick Blaylock went down with an ACL tear during preseason camp.  Blaylock injured the same knee he hurt in the 2019 SEC Championship game against LSU. The sophomore was just getting back to full health when he devastatingly injured it again.  This is a huge hit to the Bulldogs pass game for 2020.

OUT: CB KELEE RINGO

The No. 1 cornerback in the 2020 recruiting class Kelee Ringo underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum before preseason camp.  The injury will force him to miss all of 2020, a tough loss for the bulldogs.  Georgia luckily has lots of depth at the position and will be alright defending the pass game without him.

Georgia football injury report for Week 1 matchup at Arkansas

Full injury report for Georgia football going into Game 1 against the Arkansas Razorbacks.

The SEC kicks off its season this Saturday, officially ending the drought of college football.  The season has been delayed a few weeks and shortened to a 10 game, SEC only schedule due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Georgia last played on January 1st, defeating Baylor 26-13 in the All State Sugar Bowl.

The No. 4 Bulldogs, who have won the SEC East the past three years, play at Arkansas, facing off against former Georgia offensive line coach Sam Pittman in his first game as a head coach for the Razorbacks.

Here are all the injury updates for the Dawgs going into Week 1.

PROBABLE: OL BEN CLEVELAND

Offensive lineman Ben Cleveland has been battling some ailments this offseason and is listed as probable for the Arkansas game.  Expect Cleveland to start at right guard for the Bulldogs on Saturday, bringing lots of veteran experience to the Georgia offensive line.

PROBABLE: WR KEARIS JACKSON

Wide receiver Kearis Jackson has had a rough go of it injury wise during his time in Athens.  He redshirted his freshman year due to a hamstring injury and was very limited in 2019, battling a broken hand and sprained ankle.  Jackson is a bit banged up coming out of preseason camp but can be expected to be starting in the slot for the Dawgs.  Look for Jackson to have a breakout season this year, taking some load off of sophomore wide receiver George Pickens.

PROBABLE: RB KENDALL MILTON

Freshman running back Kendall Milton has been dealing with a leg injury throughout preseason camp.  Milton went through most of camp in a black, non-contact jersey.  Milton, the California native, was a huge recruiting target for the Dawgs that helped secure their No.1 overall recruiting class for the second time in three years.  Zamir White and James Cook are healthy so we shouldn’t see too much of Milton this Saturday.

PROBABLE: RB KENNY MCINTOSH

Running back Kenny McIntosh is expected to to be involved in Saturday’s game in some capacity.  He has been dealing with an unknown injury during preseason camp, wearing a non-contact jersey for most of it.  McIntosh is expected to be the No. 3 running back for the Dawgs this season, backing up White and Cook.

QUESTIONABLE: ILB RIAN DAVIS

Rian Davis has been nursing knee and shoulder injuries since arriving in Athens last year.  UGA has six inside linebackers with defined roles in Monty Rice, Nakobe Dean, Quay Walker, Channing Tindall, Trezmen Marshall (special teams), and Nate McBride (special teams).  Davis is listed as questionable for Saturday’s game.

QUESTIONABLE: WR TOMMY BUSH

Wide receiver Tommy Bush is dealing with an unknown injury that has forced him to miss a good chunk of the preseason.  Bush is a very talented receiver that can’t seem to catch a break with injuries.  He was sidelined for the majority of last season dealing with a sports hernia.  Bush is listed as questionable against Arkansas.

DOUBTFUL: TE TRE’ McKITTY

Florida State tight end transfer Tre’ McKitty left the field this preseason with a minor knee injury.  McKitty underwent an arthroscopic knee scoping and is expected to be back very soon.  Redshirt sophomore John FitzPatrick and  freshman Darnell Washington have been filling in on the first-team reps since McKitty’s injury.  McKitty is expected to have a huge year with the Bulldogs.

DOUBTFUL: QB J.T. DANIELS

USC transfer quarterback J.T. Daniels is still recovering from an ACL tear that he suffered last season with the Trojans.  Daniels is a former five-star recruit and has been ruled out for the Arkansas game.  Redshirt freshman D’Wan Mathis was given the nod as QB1 for Week 1.  Daniels is expected to return very soon and make for an interesting quarterback battle.

OUT: WR DOMINICK BLAYLOCK

Wide receiver Dominick Blaylock went down with an ACL tear during preseason camp.  Blaylock injured the same knee he hurt in the 2019 SEC Championship game against LSU. The sophomore was just getting back to full health when he devastatingly injured it again.  This is a huge hit to the Bulldogs pass game for 2020.

OUT: CB KELEE RINGO

The No. 1 cornerback in the 2020 recruiting class Kelee Ringo underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum before preseason camp.  The injury will force him to miss all of 2020, a tough loss for the bulldogs.  Georgia luckily has lots of depth at the position and will be alright defending the pass game without him.