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Kirby Smart updates Georgia injuries Tennessee week; Adonai Mitchell return would provide lift

Adonai Mitchell (UGA Sports Comm) Georgia wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) during the Chick-fil-a Kickoff Game against Oregon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh) (Tony Walsh/Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

The Georgia pass game could get a lift if receiver Adonai Mitchell is able to return from the high ankle sprain he suffered the second game of the season and be ready to go against Tennessee.

Mitchell did not play in the past two games against Florida or Vanderbilt and saw just three snaps against Auburn (Oct. 8) since suffering the injury against FCS Samford.

Coach Kirby Smart said Mitchell was going to work “on the side” earlier this week, and the Bulldogs’ most explosive perimeter threat has been limited in his actions.

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