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Matt Rhule says Javin Wright’s recovery trending in the right direction

There is no definitive timetable for Javin Wright’s return.

Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule gave an encouraging update on linebacker Javin Wright as the program prepares to take on the Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday.

The linebacker has been dealing with a health issue that has kept him out for the start of the season. He has a history of blood clots and needed surgery in 2021 to combat them.

Wright had a productive season for the Huskers last year, recording 51 tackles. That was good enough for second on the team. He has 60 tackles and two interceptions in five seasons in Lincoln.

Wright’s return has no timetable as of now. Even still, Rhule provided some positive news.

“We got a really positive update on him today and things are trending in the right direction for him to come back at some point sooner than later. There’s a lot of steps that have to happen so I don’t want to put the cart before the horse, but he’s battling and doing everything right.”

Wright would be a welcome return in a linebacker room, which is an integral part of the defense. He would also be able to provide experience for a defensive unit that has several young contributors and a good mix of returning veterans.

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Nebraska’s Javin Wright out indefinitely with a health condition

Matt Rhule has announced that linebacker Javin Wright is out indefinitely with a health condition.  

The Nebraska football team has suffered a setback on the defensive ball. Matt Rhule has announced that linebacker Javin Wright is out indefinitely with a health condition.

“In unfortunate news, Javin Wright will be out indefinitely. He has a health condition that we’re working through right now. I’ll probably leave it at that just until you know he’s ready to talk more about it. He’s with the team, and he’ll be with us, but he’s dealing with a health condition that will hold him from playing for right now.”

Wright has had multiple injury issues throughout his career, including three consecutive season-ending injuries in college. Rhule has said there is an optimistic outlook on Wright’s health issue and that he should be expected to return this season.

When asked about possible replacements for Wright at middle linebacker, the Husker head coach mentioned Mikai Gbayor, transfer Stephon Thompson, and freshmen Vincent Shavers, Gage Stenger, and Vince Genatone.

 Nebraska will kick off the 2024 season when the Huskers host UTEP at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, August 31. The start time is set for 2:20

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Nebraska DB Javin Wright Returns to Practice

Nebraska DB Javin Wright returned to practice after dealing with blood clot issues.

After dealing with blood clot issues, Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Javin Wright returned to practice on Friday.

In September, Wright announced that he underwent surgery for a blood clot.

Wright looked sharp at practice, and he even came away with an interception.

Defensive backs coach Travis Fisher applauded Wright’s work in the film room.

“What Javin does the best, he’s probably (one of them) if there’s a top five guys on the team who watches the most film – so he’s in the office,” Fisher said via 247 Sports. “So he’s in the office all day long. And he’s either in my office or he’s up and down that hallway all day long. So with the time he’s spent away from the game with his injuries, he still was around the game in the film room. So it was only a matter of time for him to get back in shape … which he’s doing now. But mentally he never lost it.”

Wright has flashed upside in the past. Last spring, he made this one-handed interception during practice:

Wright being back on the field is great news. The sophomore could be in store for a breakout season.

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