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AK Dear Injures During Fall-Camp Scrimmage, Won’t Practice

8/14/2026

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AK Dear Injury

AK Dear suffered an injury during the fall-camp scrimmage on August 13, 2026, after scoring a touchdown.
EJ Crowell missed the scrimmage due to injury and will miss practices, though games are not expected to be affected.
Lotzeir Brooks missed the scrimmage after missing several practices and will miss a few more, though games are not expected to be affected.
Noah Rogers was absent while recovering from a spring injury.

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AK Dear Injury

AK Dear suffered an injury during the fall-camp scrimmage on August 13, 2026, after scoring a touchdown.
EJ Crowell missed the scrimmage due to injury and will miss practices, though games are not expected to be affected.
Lotzeir Brooks missed the scrimmage after missing several practices and will miss a few more, though games are not expected to be affected.
Noah Rogers was absent while recovering from a spring injury.

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