Overview

• DJ Lagway, one of college football's top quarterbacks, is sidelined in spring practice due to a shoulder injury, a lower body issue, and a recurring hamstring problem.
• Lagway’s shoulder injury could require surgery, raising concerns about his availability for most or all of the 2025 season.
• Florida coach Billy Napier is overseeing a holistic rehabilitation strategy, prioritizing rest and recovery over immediate surgery.
• The Gators' playoff hopes are in jeopardy, with backup quarterbacks Aidan Warner and Harrison Bailey seen as unlikely to fill the gap effectively against a challenging SEC schedule.
• Florida may consider adding a quarterback through the transfer portal when it opens next week, underscoring the uncertainty surrounding Lagway’s recovery timeline.