India, Oct. 31 -- Missouri Tigers running back Ahmad Hardy is set to return to action this Saturday when the Tigers take on Arkansas, as per On3 report.

He was sidelined after a shooting incident in his home state of Mississippi left him with a serious leg injury in May. However, his recovery has involved an unusual development, as the bullet that damaged his femur remains lodged in his body.

According to ESPN's Marty Smith, Hardy was shot in the upper leg while attending a concert in Mississippi. He subsequently underwent surgery to repair the damage, but doctors decided against removing the bullet, opting to leave it in place.

"The bullet that shattered the tip of Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy's left femur remains lodged in his body, Tiger...