Georgia is at the point in the season where it’s not a matter of whether or not a player is injured, but whether or not he is able play through it.
After Georgia’s physical game against Auburn, which the Dawgs won 21-14 on the road, UGA will look to heal up as much as possible ahead of its final SEC matchup with Texas A&M on Saturday.
Wide receiver Lawrence Cager left the Auburn game in the first quarter after making just one catch.
On Saturday, Smart discussed the injury, which came to the shoulder that has been bothering Cager all season.
“He took a shot, and it bothered him. He took a shot on the (fourth) play of the game I think, maybe, and it started bothering him.”
On Monday, Smart updated Cager’s status.
“Cager will be cleared to practice, it will just be a matter of if he can sustain,” Smart said.
Versatile offensive lineman Cade Mays was able to play for a portion of the game, but eventually had to be held out.
“Cade is banged up — don’t think he’s going to be able to practice today, but we think he’s going to be able to play and he’s going to be able to hopefully practice Tuesday.”
Mays left the Missouri game the week before with an ankle injury.
“(Mays) is a little beat up, (and) we knew that going into the game, he’s got some soreness, and he’s fighting through it.,” Smart said.
On fellow offensive lineman Ben Cleveland, Smart mentioned that he missed some practice last week with a toe injury but is hopeful that the big man will be able to play vs Texas A&M.
“Ben (Cleveland) is still fighting the injury bug, too, on lower extremity. We’re hopeful he’s able to go.”