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Report: Penn State TE not seen at practice during media viewing window

Grant Bricker

By Grant Bricker

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Penn State is dealing with an injury in its TE room. Brenton Strange could be the main option again.

Theo Johnson was reportedly not seen at the Nittany Lions’ practice on Wednesday per The Athletic’s Audrey Snyder. Johnson missed the season opener against Purdue with an undisclosed injury.

“I do not see TE Theo Johnson at practice during our media viewing window,” said Snyder.

Brenton Strange took the load off of the tight end position against Purdue with his incredible performance. James Franklin could go with him again if Johnson doesn’t return to action sooner.

Strange hauled in 2 receptions for 77 yards receiving and 1 touchdown. Penn State has 3 other TE’s on the roster other than Strange and Johnson. Luckily, its next game will be a tune-up game against Ohio that should Johnson enough time to get better.

Johnson has been with Penn State since 2020, and has appeared in 21 games for Franklin. Penn State faces off against Ohio Saturday at noon ET on ABC.

Grant Bricker

Grant Bricker covers the B1G for Saturday Tradition. His previous stops include the Williamson Homepage and Nashville Post.