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UNC Football Injury Update: Key Players Questionable for ACC Opener

17 Sep

Summary

Melkart Abou Jaoude is questionable for the ACC opener against Clemson.
Jordan Washington and C.J. Sadler are officially out for the Tar Heels.
Abou Jaoude's injury status is 'day to day' after a hand injury.
The ACC availability report was released on Wednesday, Sept. 16.

UNC football has issued its initial injury report for the 2026 season, coinciding with the release of the ACC availability report on Wednesday, September 16. The Tar Heels, led by coach Bill Belichick, are preparing to open ACC play against Clemson on Saturday, September 19.

Defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude is listed as questionable for the matchup with Clemson. Abou Jaoude, who was the ACC's sack leader last season, sustained what appeared to be a hand injury during UNC's season-opening win in Ireland. He missed the subsequent game against East Tennessee State, with his status described as 'day to day'.

In addition to Abou Jaoude's uncertain status, tight end Jordan Washington and wide receiver C.J. Sadler have been declared out for the Tar Heels. The ACC availability report provides designations such as 'probable' (75% chance to play), 'questionable' (50% chance), and 'doubtful' (25% chance), with game-time decisions also being a possibility.

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