Jimbo Fisher provides Texas A&M injury update on Bryce Anderson, Edgerrin Cooper, Walter Nolen, and Albert Regis

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Texas A&M is coming off two tough defeats against Alabama and Tennessee, falling to 4-3 overall under Jimbo Fisher. Part of the problem has been staying healthy, especially on the defensive end. Multiple Aggie stars have gone down and missed time due to health issues.

An update on four names — Bryce Anderson, Edgerrin Cooper, Walter Nolen, and Albert Regis — recently came from Fisher. Texas A&M has an off week upcoming but all four are progressing well. Everything was positive from Fisher, something the program desperately needs.

“Bryce was back in practice yesterday,” Fisher said during Wednesday’s SEC Coaches Teleconference. “Walter is getting over an injury, I think definitely well. Coop is the same way. Albert is coming back, yes. He’s working his way back in.”

Anderson was the only one to not play on Saturday against Tennessee. His injury was a preexisting one and despite being in Knoxville, the defensive back did not suit up for the game.

Cooper, Nolen, and Regis all suffered in-game injuries. Nolen was initially deemed the scariest of the bunch as he was carted off the field. Thankfully, it’s not super serious and Nolen seems to be doing well a few days later.

Jimbo Fisher discusses their potential status vs. South Carolina

While Texas A&M will not have a game Saturday, a home game against South Carolina is next on the schedule. Yes, progress is being made by the four defensive studs but Fisher was not able to provide exact timelines for them. As of right now, he expects them to play vs. the Gamecocks but things can change.

“I can’t give an exact date on all of them. But to answer your question, I do,” Fisher said about those players potentially being back for South Carolina. “Things can change day by day, doctor to doctor, you know what I’m saying? With what happens and if they keep progressing. They seem to be right now.”

The South Carolina-Texas A&M game has been one the Aggies have dominated since they became cross-division rivals in 2014. However, Shane Beamer was able to finally win one for the Gamecocks in Columbia, being a part of the 8-4 season.

Fisher really needs to get back to winning ways, potentially coaching for his job. Injuries have not helped to this point, especially since Anderson, Cooper, Nolen, and Regis are considered starters and major contributors. He will be hoping to get the defensive studs back in the fold next Saturday.