Rutgers is facing a significant challenge with the loss of starting left guard, who suffered a season-ending knee injury during the Scarlet Knights’ recent win over Washington. He had been a key part of Rutgers’ offensive line, which has played a critical role in the team’s strong start to the 2024 season. He was instrumental in the cohesion and communication that helped the unit perform well under offensive line coach Patrick Flaherty.
He played 257 snaps through the first four games of the season, and his absence will leave a big hole in a unit that had shown considerable improvement. While he managed to finish the game despite his injury, he will miss the remainder of the season. He is expected to receive a medical redshirt and return for the 2025 campaign.
In the short term, Rutgers is likely to turn to Dantae Chin, a redshirt sophomore who stepped in for Felter after the injury, or **Taj White**, a junior, to fill the left guard spot. The team will need to adjust and maintain the continuity that had been helping its offensive line succeed, as noted by center Gus Zilinskas, who emphasized the importance of communication and consistency for continued improvement.
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