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Floyd's injury leads Mizzou in search for punt returner

COLUMBIA, MO. • Missouri has two weeks to identify a punt returner for the start of the season. On Wednesday wide receiver Richaud Floyd was named a preseason, second-team All-American as a punt returner by CBS Sports. Also on Wednesday Floyd broke his right leg, an injury that will sideline him for four to six weeks, the team announced.

Floyd, a backup receiver who can play either the inside or outside positions, returned two punts for touchdowns last season and averaged 19.8 yards on his 11 returns. That return average would have led the SEC had Floyd returned more punts and qualified for the league leaders.