LSU Football Injury Tracker 2026: Availability Reports & Updates

Sep 8

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Updated: 1 day ago

October 22 update: Richard Anderson ruled out at Auburn

LSU freshman defensive tackle Richard Anderson moved from doubtful to out on the SEC’s Thursday availability report for the October 24 game at Auburn. Read the full breaking update and defensive-line impact.

Injury archive: September reports

The player-status reports below are dated September 2026 and should not be read as the current Auburn-week availability report. A return target is not medical clearance or an official game designation.

Latest update: Whit Weeks and Charles Ross

What happened: Whit Weeks underwent surgery Monday, September 28, to repair the fractured fibula in his lower right leg. LSU remains optimistic about a 2026 return but has not announced a firm timetable. Charles Ross will miss the rest of 2026 with a knee-ligament injury suffered against Texas A&M.

Latest Update: September 29, 2026

Whit Weeks underwent surgery Monday for the fractured fibula in his lower right leg. A report citing an On3 source says LSU remains optimistic about a 2026 return and views the November 7 Alabama game as a possible target if recovery progresses well. That date is not an official LSU timetable.

Read TigerHype's canonical breaking injury report, the Associated Press report quoting Lane Kiffin, and the CBS Sports surgery report.

Sam Leavitt status for LSU vs. McNeese

Lane Kiffin said Monday, September 28, that he did not know whether Sam Leavitt would play against McNeese on Saturday, October 3. LSU plans to keep Leavitt’s practice workload very limited while the quarterback recovers from the left-hamstring injury he played through against Texas A&M.

Frequently asked questions

What is Whit Weeks' injury?

Whit Weeks fractured the fibula in his lower right leg and underwent surgery Monday, September 28. LSU has not announced a firm return date.

Is Whit Weeks out for the 2026 season?

Not officially. LSU remains optimistic Weeks can return during the 2026 season, but no firm timetable has been announced. The November 7 Alabama game has been reported as a possible target only if recovery progresses well.

What happened to Charles Ross?

Kiffin said Charles Ross will miss the rest of the 2026 season because of a knee-ligament injury suffered against Texas A&M.

Who is next in LSU's linebacker rotation?

Dahvon Keys is the primary backup and made 11 tackles against Texas A&M, according to the Associated Press. Tylen Singleton may also receive more snaps.