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Florida Gator who was “day-to-day” yesterday now set for shoulder surgery

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The entire season has felt like one step forward, ten steps back for the Florida Gators. It seems like every time there is the slightest bit of good news for Florida, it has been followed by a string of bad news to undo whatever hope existed.

At his press conference on Monday, Billy Napier indicated Florida was set to have a key player on defense be potentially available for Saturday's game against Texas.

Fast forward 24 hours, and that same player is set to get shoulder surgery.

Aaron Gates is set for shoulder surgery

Swamp247 has reported that defensive back Aaron Gates is slated to have shoulder surgery after he went down with an injury against Miami.