Ladd McConkey Dresses and Expected to Play in SEC Championship vs Alabama

Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey is dressed out and expected to play in the SEC Championship game against Alabama.

It's at that point in the season where every team is dealing with injuries and it's no different this year for both Georgia and Alabama heading into the SEC Championship game. The Bulldogs had several key starters miss the Georgia Tech game a week ago due to injury, and their status for the championship game was up in the air heading into the game. That being said, wide receiver Ladd McConkey is dressed out and is expected to play today against Alabama.

Head coach Kirby Smart provided an injury update earlier in the week. Smart gave updates on Brock Bowers, Ladd McConkey, Tate Ratledge and Rara Thomas and provided updates on what their availability would be for Saturday's game.

"I don't have a lot more answers now than I had on Monday. They have not been able to do a lot. Each one has kind of worked kind of independently."

-Kirby Smart on the four injured Bulldogs

Smart did note that both Ratledge and Bowers had participated in some 11-on-11 drill work this week but was still uncertain as to what their availability would be for Saturday's game against the Crimson Tide.

McConkey has essentially been dealing with injuries for the majority of the season, but has remained available for most of the games. For warmups today, he came out with a brace on his ankle but is expected to go. He has shown the ability to play through injury if he needs to during his career, and having McConkey on the field will certain be huge for the Bulldogs. 

How to Watch the SEC Championship

• Gameday: Saturday, Dec. 2. 2023
• Game time: 4:00 pm ET
• TV: CBS
• Location: Mercedes Benz Stadium (Atlanta, Georgia)
• Live stream on fuboTV: Start with a 7-day free trial!
• Stream on ESPN - HERE
• Broadcast Call: Brad Nessler (play-by-play) and Gary Danielson (Color) will be on the call

Other Georgia News:

• Georgia Clinches the SEC East for Third Straight Season
• CFP Rankings Released - Georgia Remains on Top on CFB
• WATCH: Kirby Smart Talks Georgia Tech Rivalry, Updates Injury Report

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