Xavier Atkins

Auburn star linebacker Xavier Atkins was suspended for the team's game against Georgia, and head coach Alex Golesh has offered no update on his status going forward. The absence of one of the Tigers' top defensive players has drawn attention as Auburn navigates a key stretch of its SEC schedule without clarity on when he might return.

Auburn has dismissed linebacker Xavier Atkins from its football program, according to a report by Yahoo Sports. No further details about the reason for his departure or his future plans have been released. The move removes a linebacker from the Tigers' roster as the team continues preparations for the upcoming season.