Kentucky will kick off the 2021 football season Saturday, Sept. 4 against Louisiana-Monroe. Before the BBN flocks to Kroger Field, Mark Stoops shared Kentucky football injury updates on a few noteworthy Wildcats.
JJ Weaver
The sophomore edge rusher was listed on Kentucky’s first depth chart of the season. Weaver is still recovering from a season-ending ACL injury he suffered in the penultimate game of the regular season against Florida. Stoops said Weaver has participated in full contact practice, but he will be used sparingly on Saturday as they ease him back into action.
“He’s getting better.