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Florida’s Dijon Johnson Out for Season After Knee Surgery

Florida turns to the bye week before hosting No. 10 Texas with DJ Lagway cleared.

Nov 16, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Dijon Johnson (27) celebrates after a defensive stop against the LSU Tigers during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Coach Billy Napier said Johnson’s knee issue is fixable and not considered long term, though the cornerback will miss the rest of 2025.
  • Johnson was injured in the second half at Miami while tackling receiver Malachi Toney and underwent the procedure on Tuesday.
  • The junior made his eighth straight start against Miami and has logged 37 tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery in 29 career games.
  • Napier said quarterback DJ Lagway is 100 percent after being stepped on, noting he practiced this week and calling opt-out speculation “comical.”
  • The Gators are 1-3 with three straight losses and are off this weekend before facing No. 10 Texas on Oct. 4 in Gainesville, with Napier still calling plays.