Auburn WR Simmons Cleared for Fall Camp After Arrest

Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze is facing a critical 2025 season after a 11-14 record in his first two years, with pressure mounting for improved performance. Wide receiver Malcolm Simmons, who was arrested on domestic assault charges including strangulation, has been cleared by Auburn's administration to participate in team activities and is expected to play this season. Simmons was a significant contributor last season, ranking third on the team in receptions and touchdowns, and remains a key asset alongside other talented receivers like Cam Coleman and Eric Singleton. Meanwhile, Freeze is managing his health amid an early-stage prostate cancer diagnosis but remains optimistic and focused on the upcoming season. Freeze has opted for a natural treatment route and plans to reevaluate his condition in January, emphasizing his readiness for fall camp. With fall camp underway and Simmons cleared to play, Auburn looks to build on its wide receiver depth and improve its overall performance in 2025.