Upon first glance, the fact that Rashard Lawrence was in and out of practice during fall camp seems like a troubling sign that 2018 could be another injury-plagued season for the standout defensive end.

According to Lawrence and LSU coach Ed Orgeron, it actually implies quite the opposite.

Lawrence battled nagging ankle injuries throughout the 2017 seasons because LSU needed him to. He missed three games last September, including humiliating 37-7 rout at Mississippi State and the now infamous 24-21 upset against Troy.

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