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Notre Dame Football Kicks Off Spring Practices Amidst Key Player Absences

Notre Dame football begins spring practices this Friday, but several key players will be sidelined or taking it easy due to injuries. Star cornerback Leonard Moore and offensive tackle Charles Jagusah, who is set for his fifth surgery since last summer, are among those missing.

Head coach Marcus Freeman shared the updates during a media chat on Wednesday. A trio of linebackers, Drayk Bowen, Madden Faraimo, and Kahanu Kia, will be limited, with two expected to contribute significantly next fall. Offensive lineman Tyler Merrill and running back Aneyas Williams will also not go full speed initially.

The injury list includes non-participants such as offensive linemen Ashton Craig and Jagusah, running backs Kedren Young, Javian Osborne, and Williams, and wide receivers Quincy Porter and Brayden Robinson. On defense, linebackers Ja’Kobe Clapper and Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, defensive linemen Tiki Hola and Gordy Sulfsted, and cornerback Khary Adams are also absent.

These players are a mix of returners, transfers, and freshmen, with some being held back to prevent further issues like ACL rehabs for Craig and Viliamu-Asa. Coaches aim for everyone to heal up clean before the season without new setbacks in spring.

Spring ball provides an opportunity for the Irish to build depth around these gaps, setting up a stronger squad come September.

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