While Ahmad Hardy's availability was the story of the day, with the star running back now expected to miss at least Missouri football's season-opening game, Mizzou head coach Eli Drinkwitz said the team is close to returning four players who had fall camp injury concerns.
Drinkwitz, during his Saturday night press conference that followed the team's second scrimmage of the preseason, offered updates on defensive tackle Donta Simpson Jr., tight end Gavin Hoffman, freshman wide receiver Jabari Brady and offensive lineman Braylon Ellison.
All four players appear to either be back in practice or close to a return.
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