Ladd McConkey "Returns to Practice" Kirby Smart Updates WR's status

Kirby Smart met with the media on Tuesday and he gave the first positive update on McConkey in quite some time it feels like.

Georgia has been without wide receiver Ladd McConkey for the better part of the first four games and has not dressed. Kirby Smart met with the media on Tuesday and he gave the first positive update on McConkey in quite some time it feels like. 

Smart said that McConkey got to return to practice on Tuesday and said McConkey, "Got in on plays and ran routes." He continued that they are trying to find out whether or not they would have a role for him or whether or not he would be fully involved. 

We are just trying to progress him, whether it’s this week in a role or what. 

Georgia Football Injury Report - 9/25

• Amarius Mims - OUT Mims underwent tightrope surgery a week ago.
• Javon Bullard - (Ankle) - Bullard has missed the last two football games. "We think he's going to be able to do more. We will know more today and tomorrow."
  
• Mykel Williams - Missed the UAB game with an undisclosed illness. "We are hopeful to get him back this week."
• Austin Blaske - (Knee) Blaske dressed, but did not play against UAB with a sprained knee.
• Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (foot) - TID is in a boot after having suffered a foot injury during fall camp. "Ty is coming into his fourth week, don't expect him back this week."
• Ladd McConkey (Back) - Ladd is in a day-by-day situation. He's trying everything he can to get back.
• Lawson Luckie (Ankle) - Dressed for the first time all season against UAB and appears to be back in limited participation.
• Pearce Spurlin (Undisclosed)
• Branson Robinson (KNEE) will be out for the season.
• De'Nylon Morrissette (Knee) - Morrissette was seen pregame against UAB with a brace on his left knee.

Other Georgia News:

• Despite Injuries, Smart Bullish on Georgia's Running Backs
• Practice Observations - Georgia Priming for Second Scrimmage
• Preseason All-SEC Teams Released

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