When Brian Kelly addressed the media on Tuesday to kick-off Spring Practice for 2017, Notre Dame’s defensive line got a boost when Kelly stated that nose tackle Daniel Cage was cleared for spring ball. Lingering questions over Cage’s long term availability loomed this off-season after multiple concussions caused Cage to miss time throughout his career.
With Daniel Cage officially back in the fold for the Irish the defensive line should begin to take shape. Numerous questions still need to be answered, but as long as Cage is healthy, he is Notre Dame’s unquestioned starter at nose tackle.