- ABC News
- October 3, 2022
LSU defensive back Sevyn Banks, who was strapped to a stretcher and carted off the field Saturday during the win at Auburn, suffered a spinal cord bruise, coach Brian Kelly told reporters Monday. "Nothing else," Kelly said. "No structural issues." Kelly said it was a "scary situation" and thanked Auburn's medical staff for its support. Banks, a graduate transfer from Ohio State, was injured during the opening kickoff of the game and quickly taken to a hospital. Kelly said Banks would be out five to six weeks. Kelly said the recovery timeline is similar to that of fellow defensive back Major Burns, who suffered a neck injury last month. Burns will resume non-contact drills next week, Kelly said. Kelly said starting offensive lineman Garrett Dellinger, who missed the Auburn game with a broken hand, will be back at practice this week. Kelly also updated the status of quarterback Jayden Daniels, who got banged up against Auburn. "He felt good...