Five Quick-Hit Notes from McElwain: Anzalone, Callaway and more

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Gators head coach Jim McElwain just concluded his Thursday press conference.

Here are five quick-hit notes:

--Gators cornerback Teez Tabor and tight end C'yontai Lewis are set to return to practice on Thursday. McElwain announced Tabor and Lewis were suspended last week for an an altercation at practice. "We've talked about it as a family ... they're good to go,'' McElwain said.

--Linebacker Alex Anzalone has answered the call during preseason camp coming off a shoulder injury that forced him to miss most of last season. McElwain said Anzalone is full-speed ahead for the opener against UMass. "I don't see any limitations there at all,'' he said.

--The status of sophomore receiver Antonio Callaway remains uncertain for the opener. McElwain said "we're still working through some things." Callaway has practiced with the team since the start of preseason camp after being suspended from team activities in the spring.

--McElwain said receiver C.J. Worton is dealing with a high-ankle sprain that is taking time to heal. Worton remains unable to practice.

--For the second time this week, McElwain spoke highly of the talents of junior-college transfer Dre Massey. A receiver, Massey's play-making ability is the reason he is here and McElwain said he can also punt if needed. Massey is expected to share kickoff duties with Brandon Powell and can also take handoffs or direct snaps as a former high school quarterback.

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Five Quick-Hit Notes from McElwain: Anzalone, Callaway and more

Players Mentioned

Alex Anzalone

Antonio Callaway

C'yontai Lewis

Brandon Powell

Teez Tabor

C.J. Worton

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