Tar Heels Hopeful Kaimon Rucker is Nearing Return from Injury

Posted Oct 1, 2024
UNC hopes to have defensive end Kaimon Rucker back from injury this weekend, though there are several steps remaining, namely participating in practice. Mack Brown said Monday that Rucker hasn't been fully cleared to resume practicing by team doctors. Brown noted Rucker "looked really good" Sunday during some "running with the trainers." (Inside Carolina)

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