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Mark Stoops gives health updates on Josh Paschal and John Schlarman

UK football coach Mark Stoops talks about his team's progress so far before the 2018 season. Matt Stone, Louisville Courier Journal

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky junior defensive end Joshua Paschal remains out after a malignant melanoma diagnosis.

"He will be out indefinitely until we tell you otherwise," UK coach Mark Stoops said Monday.

Stoops announced on media day earlier this month skin lesions found on Paschal's foot this summer had been diagnosed as malignant melanoma, and the sophomore defensive lineman was undergoing additional tests.

Beyond the emotional impact in the locker room, Paschal's diagnosis was a blow on the field as well.