Sam Greene nears full recovery from ACL tear for Kentucky football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Kentucky linebacker Sam Greene is progressing towards full clearance to return after an ACL tear suffered in November 2025. Greene, who was impactful before the injury with 25 tackles and 1 sack, brings experience to a reshaped roster under a new coaching staff. He is expected to play a crucial role for the team this fall. Greene awaits one final step in his medical clearance before rejoining practice at full capacity.
- •Greene injured his ACL during the Florida game in November 2025.
- •He transferred to Kentucky in 2025 after playing at Southern Cal.
- •Greene registered 25 tackles and 4 quarterback hurries prior to his injury.
- •He is in the final stages of medical clearance for full participation.
- •Defensive coordinator Jay Bateman compares Greene's potential to former SEC standout Cashius Howell.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Greene nearing return to game action following ACL tear
"Greene was thriving before a season-ending injury in 2025.
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