Georgia football camp starts with several key players sidelined

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Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Georgia football camp starts with several key players sidelined
Summary

Georgia football enters fall camp with a generally healthy roster ahead of the season opener on September 5 against Tennessee State. Coach Kirby Smart noted that while overall health is good, players like Amaris Williams and Dante Dowdell will miss significant time due to injuries. Williams suffered a torn ACL in spring practice, while Dowdell is recovering from an ATV accident. Additional players, including Kyron Jones and Drew Bobo, are limited but participating in practice. Georgia has not announced any suspensions regarding players who were arrested in the offseason, potentially allowing the team to maintain its depth early in the season.

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  • Georgia's first game is on September 5 against Tennessee State.
  • Amaris Williams is out for the season due to a torn ACL.
  • Dante Dowdell is recovering from serious injuries after an ATV accident.
  • Kyron Jones and Drew Bobo are participating with limitations.
  • No suspensions have been publicly announced despite offseason arrests.
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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart says the team is in a "really healthy state" but several key players remain sidelined for fall camp.

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