Report: Gators’ DJ Lagway in Walking Boot

Florida sophomore quarterback DJ Lagway is in a walking boot after the 26-7 loss to Miami, according to Swamp247’s Zach Goodall.

The Gators are reportedly confident Lagway will play in Florida’s SEC home opener Oct. 4 against Texas. True freshman quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. was named the backup against LIU.

The news comes after Lagway’s numerous preseason injuries. Lagway suffered a calf injury in late July, sparking concerns he would not be ready for the start of the season. However, Florida coach Billy Napier stressed the injury was only minor, rather than long term.

Lagway also injured his shoulder and experienced a “hernia type problem” that kept him out in the spring. On “The Pat McAfee Show” Friday, former Alabama coach and “ESPN College GameDay” analyst Nick Saban addressed Lagway’s lack of practice due to injuries.

“I think the quarterback has struggled, and I think he’s struggled because he hasn’t been able to practice,” Saban said. “He hasn’t been able to get enough reps. You know, some guys can play without practice and some guys need reps to get it right. I don’t know this guy, but he hasn’t played well because he hasn’t been able to practice much.”

Lagway is coming off the worst performance of the season against Miami, throwing 12-for-23 and just 61 yards. For the season, he has 690 passing yards, five touchdowns and six interceptions, with a 47.4 QBR.

After the game, he stressed that he will work to turn his team around the rest of the season.

“I’m the head of it, and I’m going to start with it,” Lagway said. “I’m going to demand greatness from everybody. It’s not – we’re done with the playing around stuff. It’s time to get serious, you know, and it starts with me.”

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