GAINESVILLE — Florida’s DJ Lagway is back at practice after the Gators’ struggling quarterbac k began the week in a protective boot, leading to speculation he might redshirt or opt out after his team’s 1-3 start.

“It’s comical,” Napier said on Wednesday’s SEC teleconference. “The kid has been back in here since Sunday, working his butt off. Monday, had a really good day. We can’t control that outside narrative. But he’s just fine. He’s he’s been in the building, just like he’s on the staff.

“Yeah, that that’s a total myth that’s out there.”

Napier said Lagway was stepped on during Saturday’s 26-7 loss at Miami. Medical personnel put his foot in a protective boot to rest it.

Other than conjecture he might stop playing in 2024, the precautionary measure spurred concerns given Lag

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