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Update: Miami confirmed the news on Wednesday night. According to a school release, Richards sustained a meniscus injury in his left knee during practice and will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery this week to repair the damage. 

Original Story: Miami (Fla.) wide receiver Ahmmon Richards' status for the ACC Championship Game against Clemson could be in question after he reportedly suffered an injury in practice Wednesday. 

According to the Miami Herald, Richards was carted off the field during Wednesday's practice. 

Specifics of the injury are currently unknown and Mark Richt would not answer any questions posed by the Herald, but if this keeps Richards from playing Saturday night against Clemson, it's a huge development. 

Losing a player of Richards' caliber is particularly concerning for Miami's offense given the season-ending injury sustained by tight end Chris Herndon in last week's loss to Pitt. Richards broke Michael Irvin's freshman receiving records record last season and was named a freshman All-American at the end of the season. 

Richards has dealt with injuries during the year but ranks as Miami's third-leading receiver with 439 yards and three touchdowns in just eight games.