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Louisville loses Antonio Watts for remainder of season
A knee injury ends the safety and linebacker’s fifth season with the No. 16 Cardinals after he appeared in every game of their opening stretch.
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Watts ruled out
Antonio Watts will not return to the field for Louisville this season because of a knee injury. The Cardinals announced his status Thursday night in a brief statement, confirming the loss of a defender who plays both linebacker and safety. Watts had appeared in each of Louisville’s first three games as the Cardinals opened with a 2-1 record. He recorded seven tackles and a pass defensed during that stretch. The injury brings his fifth season with the program to an early close, with Louisville ranked No. 16.
An experienced defender sidelined
Watts has spent his entire college career with the Cardinals, and his contributions last season included a team-leading three interceptions. His absence removes an experienced player from Louisville’s defensive options for the rest of the schedule. The Cardinals now must move forward without a player who had been involved throughout their opening run of games. For Watts, the season ends after those three appearances rather than continuing his latest year with Louisville. His work across linebacker and safety, along with last season’s interception total, reflects the defensive experience the Cardinals are losing.
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