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Pitt loses key backup DE, CB to season-ending injuries

Pittsburgh Florida St Football Pitt warms up prior to the start of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley) (Colin Hackley/AP)

This article originally appeared on Pittsburgh Sports NOW.

Pitt football has dealt with a thin rotation at defensive end as injuries have piled up.

On Monday, head coach Pat Narduzzi shed more light on the situation as he revealed a season-ending injury to a top backup on the edge.

Narduzzi announced that Zach Crothers will miss the remainder of the season with an injury. He also stated that redshirt freshman cornerback Nigel Maynard suffered a season-ending injury as well.

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