DJ Lagway Injury Update: Billy Napier Confirms Status Entering 2025 Training Camp
Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway is facing another injury scare just as fall camp is about to kick off. After a tough spring fighting shoulder issues, Lagway has now landed in a walking boot due to a lower body injury. The timing couldn’t be worse for the Gators, with preseason hopes riding high and fans expecting big things from their young star.
On Twitter, the account Florida Gators shared a post about DJ Lagway, the team's quarterback, being seen in a walking boot due to a minor leg injury before fall camp. They mentioned that the update came from reporter Zach Abolverdi, and added that it doesn't seem to be anything too serious.
Soon after, Zach Abolverdi himself confirmed with a post saying that Lagway is dealing with a new injury ahead of training camp, based on reports from multiple sources. Both posts suggest Lagway's injury is being watched, but there isn’t major concern about his ability to return.
This latest setback happened during a team run last week. While the news of the walking boot stirred up concern, early reports from the staff are calling it a minor injury. At the moment, there is no clear information about how many practices or games Lagway might miss, if any at all. Everyone around the program is keeping their fingers crossed for a quick return, but the uncertainty is making supporters uneasy.
Lagway has already had to work through a fair share of injuries during his time in Gainesville. He spent spring practice working on shoulder rehab, not throwing passes for most of the sessions. Even before this, he had struggled with injuries in high school. Now, as the Gators prepare for the 2025 season, questions are swirling about his ability to stay fit for a full campaign.
Coach Billy Napier remains hopeful that Lagway will be ready soon. The player himself has tried to stay positive and has talked about focusing on mechanics and improving accuracy in offseason work. But some fans and pundits are now wondering if Lagway just has a run of bad luck, or if durability could become a long-term concern for the team.
For now, the word from inside is still upbeat. The injury is not considered serious, and the coaching staff expects Lagway to resume practicing soon. But with such high expectations for the sophomore quarterback, every injury update will be watched with extra attention throughout the season.
