Brian Kelly updates LSU injury report ahead of Week 3 vs. South Carolina

LSU got its first win of the season against Nicholls on Saturday night, and it did so without several key players available.

Receivers Chris Hilton Jr. and Kyle Parker as well as guard Garrett Dellinger and tight end Ka'Morreun Pimpton all missed the game with injuries, while the Tigers suffered a major loss as defensive tackle Jacobian Guillory tore his Achilles and will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery Monday.

Brian Kelly updated the status of the injured players on Monday ahead of Week 3’s SEC opener at South Carolina, explaining that Dellinger was cleared to practice this week and likely would have played on Saturday if the stakes were higher.

When it comes to the receivers, Kelly said that Parker is “improving” as he tries to get full strength back after suffering a UCL injury. Kelly added that he expects Parker should be able to suit up on Saturday.

Hilton’s status is a bit more in question after missing the first two games with a bone bruise in his ankle. Kelly said Hilton remains day-to-day and while he’s running and back to full functionality, it will be a matter of pain tolerance that determines whether he plays against the Gamecocks.

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