There’s no other way to put it: this one hurts.
During a Thursday summer camp practice, Pitt announced Friday morning, Rashad Weaver sustained what has been diagnosed as a torn ACL. As a result of the injury and subsequent rehab, the redshirt junior defensive end will miss the entire 2019 season.
“Rashad Weaver embodies what Pitt football is all about,” head coach Pat Narduzzi said in a statement. “He is an outstanding player, student and leader. Everyone in this program shares his disappointment, but we know he will overcome this adversity and return better than ever.”
The past two seasons, Weaver has started 19 games, including all 14 in 2018. He led the Panthers last season in tackles for loss (14), sacks (six) and fumble recoveries (three).
Weaver will have another season of eligibility he can use in 2020, unless he decides to leave early for the NFL.
