Mizzou Says Josh Atkins Will Miss More Time After Injury Setback, Ahmad Hardy Eyes 5-8 Week Return
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 21
Mizzou Says Josh Atkins Will Miss More Time After Injury Setback, Ahmad Hardy Eyes 5-8 Week Return
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 21
Summary
Missouri right tackle Josh Atkins is now expected to be out longer than the team had hoped after a setback in his injury rehab, coach Eli Drinkwitz said at SEC Media Days in Tampa.
A midseason return had been the earlier target for Atkins, but the setback pushed that timeline back and leaves Mizzou needing other options at right tackle.
Luke Work, Logan Reichert and Jack Lange are the main candidates to fill Atkins’ spot while he remains sidelined.
Ahmad Hardy brought a better update: he has been medically cleared and is starting a return-to-play protocol, though Drinkwitz still put his timetable at 5-8 weeks.
Missouri also said kicker Blake Craig is fully recovered from a torn ACL, while Florida State transfer Brunno Reus is set to handle kickoffs.