Kirby Moore gives WSU injury updates, Trey Leckner nears return
- Injury: PULLMAN -- It might not be this weekend, but a return for Washington State tight end Trey Leckner is getting closer to a return by the day.
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Kirby Moore gives WSU injury updates, Trey Leckner nears return
- Ahead of Washington State's 2026 Arizona game, Kirby Moore says tight end Trey Leckner is getting close and moving around quite a bit in practice, with availability now described as game to game. The writer's suggestion of a return within a week or two is not a coach-confirmed date, and Moore does not clear him for Saturday.
- In Washington State's Thursday 2026 Arizona-week remarks, Kirby Moore credits Jamarey Smith with flexibility at nickel and corner, offseason safety reps and improved communication. This describes Smith's existing versatility and development, not a new position switch, a starting assignment or a fixed secondary rotation.
- Washington State's Kirby Moore wants more first- and second-down explosives during 2026 Arizona-week preparation and says Tank Hawkins must be a major part of that effort. He points to Hawkins' growing comfort as a route runner and demonstrated ball-in-hand and downfield ability. This is a stated involvement priority, not a promised target or snap count.
- Washington State coach Kirby Moore says Jack Stevens made a field goal from about 45 or 50 yards in Wednesday's two-minute practice situation before the 2026 Arizona game. That is a specific practice result, with the distance recalled approximately; it is not a game kick, a newly established range or a guarantee that his kicking problems are resolved.
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