Ohio State safety Josh Proctor is out for the rest of the 2021 season after suffering a leg fracture in the Buckeyes’ second game of the year against Oregon.
Josh Proctor suffered what looked like a serious leg injury, C.J. Stroud battled through pain and Thayer Munford didn't think he committed holding in Ohio State's loss to Oregon.
The Buckeyes will be without Harry Miller for the second straight game, and Josh Proctor and Jerron Cage are two notable Ohio State defenders that will be game-time decisions.
With Ryan Day declining to comment on Josh Proctor's health ahead of Saturday's matchup against Oregon, Bryson Shaw could play a key role for Ohio State at safety.
Ryan Day and Kerry Coombs gave no updates on the health status of defensive backs Sevyn Banks, Cameron Brown and Josh Proctor at Tuesday's press conference.
Harry Miller, Zach Harrison, Tyreke Smith, Sevyn Banks and Josh Proctor are among the veterans the Buckeyes will be counting on to raise their games and become stars in 2021.
Sevyn Banks and Josh Proctor played the most snaps among all Buckeyes against Alabama while Justin Fields led all Ohio State players with 576 snaps for the 2020 season.
Numerous Buckeyes played career-high snap counts as 54 total Ohio State players saw action in Ohio State's 22-10 Big Ten Championship Game win over Northwestern.