"Smoke Bouie's Departure and Injury Updates: Insights from Kirby Smart and Texas A&M Players"
Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart announced that defensive back Deyon "Smoke" Bouie is no longer with the team, with no specific reasons given for his departure. Smart also provided injury updates, revealing that leading tackler Smael Mondon Jr. and running back Branson Robinson will not be ready for preseason practice due to foot injuries. Smart expressed disappointment over Bouie's short stay but wished him the best. Mondon and Robinson will have a slower ramp-up process during practice, while other injured players such as Xavian Sorey, Kendall Milton, Mykel Williams, Marvin Jones Jr., Jalon Walker, and Dan Jackson are expected to participate. Smart denied knowledge of a cash payment to former player Darnell Washington during his recruitment.