Michigan DL Ondre Pipkins returns to practice 3 days after sustaining neck injury

Pipkins, an 18-year-old freshman from Kansas City, was taken to U-M Health System for "precautionary reasons" after sustaining the injury shortly before 9 a.m. Friday. He had movement in his extremities and was in stable condition.

He was released from the hospital later that day and observed Michigan's afternoon practice session. He was not wearing a neck brace.

Pipkins is expected to provide depth on Michigan's restructured defensive line this year, following the graduation of starting tackles Mike Martin and Will Heininger. The 6-foot-3, 340-pounder could be the primary backup to senior nose tackle Will Campbell.