Tigers coach Hugh Freeze said Thorne did not practice during the open date last week after injuring his right, throwing shoulder in a loss to Vanderbilt and that it's still not fully healed.
Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne still nursing injury to throwing shoulder
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Auburn coach Hugh Freeze declared that Thorne held the “pole position” for the starting job after spring practice, but he stopped short of declaring the job his over Hank Brown and Holden Geriner.
Payton Thorne returns to Auburn surrounded by a more talented supporting cast
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