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LSU defensive back Sevyn Banks to miss 5-6 weeks after suffering spinal cord bruise in win against Auburn

LSU defensive back Sevyn Banks, who was strapped to a stretcher and carted off the field during last Saturday's win at Auburn, suffered a spinal cord bruise, coach Brian Kelly told reporters on Monday.

"Nothing else," Kelly said. "No structural issues."

Kelly said it was a "scary situation" and thanked Auburn's medical staff for their support.

Banks, a graduate transfer from Ohio State, was injured during the opening kickoff of the game and was quickly taken to the hospital.

Kelly said Banks would be out 5-6 weeks.

Kelly said the recovery timeline is similar to that of fellow defensive back Major Burns, who suffered a neck injury last month.