Georgia football injury report
DawgNation • • sports
Key Points:
- Georgia coach Kirby Smart reported that defensive back Kyron Jones is gradually returning from a foot/lower extremity injury sustained last season, currently on a pitch count and not yet at full practice reps.
- The Bulldogs are replacing safety Jacorey Thomas with transfers Khalil Barnes (Clemson) and Ja’Marley Riddle (ECU), along with six new defensive backs from the 2026 recruiting class, including Justice Fitzpatrick who is recovering from an ACL injury.
- Defensive end Gabe Harris and center Drew Bobo will have limited reps in practice due to past injuries, with Harris recovering from toe surgery and Bobo from Lisfranc foot surgery, though both are expected to be ready for the season start.
- Running back Dante Dowdell remains sidelined following an ATV accident, with no clear timeline for his return as he continues recovery, which included time at the Sheppard Center in Atlanta.
- Georgia’s fall camp begins Wednesday, with the 2026 season opener scheduled for September 5 against Tennessee State at 3 p.m. ET.
