Harold Perkins and Whit Weeks missed practice on Monday. Here's what Brian Kelly said regarding their absences.

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After LSU’s final practice before a Saturday scrimmage, Brian Kelly said both Garrett Nussmeier and Whit Weeks will be on the ...

What does it mean for LSU football's defense to have a healthy Harold Perkins Jr. and Whit Weeks back in the fold? Find out ...

Junior linebacker Whit Week s did not participate in the Tigers' 14th practice Friday morning. Senior quarterback Garrett Nussmeier was limited in drills and overall work, as well. Media members were ...

Weeks earned First-Team All-SEC honors last season after pacing the Tigers with 125 total tackles (10 for loss), 3.5 sacks, an interception and two forced fumbles as a sophomore.

In 24 career games, with 14 starts, Weeks has 174 career tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. He is joined on the LSU roster by older brother West and incoming freshman Zach.

His injury forced Weeks into more of a prominent role within the Tigers' defense and he flourished, leading the team in tackles and clearing the next defender by nearly 40 stops.