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Oklahoma's David Stone feared lost for season after knee injury in practice

Star defensive tackle dislocated knee Monday; initial tests suggest potential season-ending injury ahead of SEC opener at Georgia.

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What to know

  • Star Oklahoma DT David Stone dislocated his left knee in Monday practice; initial fears suggest potential season-ending injury with MRI scheduled for Tuesday.
  • Stone was a preseason All-American and consensus first-round NFL Draft pick entering 2026; had just recorded a career-high eight tackles against New Mexico.
  • OU will turn to reserves including Nigel Smith II, Bishop Thomas, Trent Wilson, and recent transfers Braxton Fely and Danny Saili if Stone misses extended time.
  • Coach Brent Venables reported initial X-rays were 'positive,' offering some hope the damage may be less severe than early fears suggested; further testing ongoing.

“Stone was apparently working on a goal line package for the offense when the injury occurred.”

source to Sooners On SI, Team source · Sports Illustrated ↗

David Stone Oklahoma defensive tackle, juniorBrent VenablesBrent Venables Oklahoma head coachNigel Smith II Oklahoma defensive lineman backup

Oklahoma's David Stone feared lost for season after knee injury in practice
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  1. 6

    ESPN reports Stone injured in collision with scout team player

    ESPN identified that Stone's knee injury occurred during a practice collision with a scout team player and would be evaluated throughout the week.

    1. 1 outlet first by ESPN, 1d ago · read ↗

  2. 5

    Stone describes knee injury as ligament dislocation during practice

    Stone characterized the injury as his knee having 'kind of popped out' during practice, offering first-hand account of the dislocation.

    1. 2 outlets Oklahoma's David Stone suffers knee injury in Monday's practice as 'it kind of popped out'

      first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago · also Sports Illustrated

      1 more headline
  3. 4

    Venables reports initial X-rays on Stone's knee 'positive'

    Coach Brent Venables provided an update on Stone's injury, indicating that initial X-ray results were positive, potentially suggesting less severe damage than early fears.

    1. 1 outlet Brent Venables shares positive injury update on DT David Stone

      first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago

      3 more headlines

    2. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago · read ↗

    • Sooners star DL David Stone undergoes MRI after practice injury https://www. usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaa f/2026/09/22/david-stone-injury-update-oklahoma-defensive-lineman/91885418007/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Sports @ sports-USAToday

      USAToday@flipboard.comMastodon1d agoview on Mastodon ↗
  4. 3

    Injury threatens to derail Oklahoma's elite defense as schedule toughens

    Coverage highlighted that Stone's freak practice injury threatens the structural integrity of the Sooners' elite defense, with the schedule intensifying in SEC play.

    1. 1 outlet David Stone Might Have Just Played His Last Game for the Oklahoma Sooners

      first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago

      1 more headline
  5. 2

    Stone's injury identified as dislocated left knee; season-ending fears emerge

    Sports Illustrated reported Stone suffered a dislocated left knee at practice, with initial fear he would be lost for the rest of the 2026 season. The injury occurred while Stone was working on a goal line package, though an OU spokesman later clarified the injury did not happen while playing offense. Stone was scheduled for MRI and further testing Tuesday.

    “He will undergo more tests, including an MRI, on Tuesday.”
    — source to Sooners On SI
  6. 1

    David Stone suffers lower body injury in Oklahoma practice

    Oklahoma defensive lineman David Stone, a 6-foot-3, 315-pound star tackle with first-round NFL Draft talent, sustained a lower body injury during Monday practice. His status for Saturday's SEC opener at Georgia remained uncertain at initial report.

    1. 2 outlets Oklahoma DT David Stone injured in practice, could play vs. Georgia

      first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago · also Sporting News

      2 more headlines
    2. 2 outlets David Stone injury update: OU football DL reportedly hurt in practice

      first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago · also The Oklahoman

    2 more claims →