Travis Etienne, Christen Miller injury update: Kirby Smart reveals latest on ailing Georgia standouts

A pair of Georgia players are still on the edge of playing in the SEC Championship Game against Texas on Saturday. Speaking with media on Thursday, head coach Kirby Smart remained hopeful that running back Trevor Etienne and defensive lineman Christen Miller.

Both players have been limited participants in practice, Smart said. And both will be listed as questionable for Georgia on the injury report, he said.

“They’ve been taking part in some parts of practice and taking reps. Hopeful that those guys are able to do something. They’re both listed as questionable right now,” Smart said.

Smart shared an update on another banged-up defender

The Georgia Bulldogs were without defensive back Joenel Aguero for their game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Now, Smart has shared some insight into the injury issues he’s been battling.

Smart explained during his pregame press conference for the SEC Championship Game against Texas that Aguero was initially injured in the Ole Miss game and that required surgery. Since then, it’s been a challenge for him to play while wearing a club.

“Yeah, since the Ole Miss game he’s had to have a surgery and a pin put in,” Kirby Smart said. “He’s been trying to practice and play with a club. It’s been tremendously tough for him to be able to do that. He’s out of the club now and in a much better position to be able to practice and play. He’s practiced each week and stayed with us. It’s just been tougher playing with the use of really one hand, and he’s back now and able to do a lot more this week. Hopeful that he can help us.”

Georgia’s final two games of the season came against non-conference opponents, so they were not required to provide availability reports. However, Joenel Aguero has appeared on past reports this season for the Bulldogs.

This season, Aguero has played in nine games after playing in 13 games last season. This year, he’s made 22 total tackles and two tackles for a loss. During his freshman season, he broke up a pass and had seven total tackles.