Auburn football injury updates: Keionte Scott, Austin Keys return to practice

Tuesday was practice for Auburn football, and two important players were back.

Austin Keys, a linebacker, and Keionte Scott, the starting defensive back, were both present and took part in practice. While Keys injured his thumb in the season opener against UMass on September 2, Scott has been recuperating from an ankle sprain he sustained against Samford on September 16.

Both Keys and Scott underwent surgery soon after their injuries.

Hugh Freeze, the coach, stated on Monday, “Hopefully we’ll get good news on Keionte at some point soon.” “He significantly improves our leadership.

“Austin Keys I know got out of his cast. I don’t think he’ll be ready this week, but (he’s) getting closer.”

Running back Damari Alston, who dislocated his shoulder against Texas A&M on Sept. 23, was also at practice, though he was wearing a yellow non-contact jersey. He was at practice in a yellow jersey on Oct. 10, but he did not play at LSU last Saturday.

Senior safety Jaylin Simpson played against the Bayou Bengals, but Freeze noted he was not 100%. Simpson was at practice and looked to be a full participant Tuesday.