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Alabama Football: Injury Updates Before Georgia Clash
8 Oct
Summary
- SEC mandates injury reports for football, basketball, and baseball.
- Josh Ford underwent surgery but may play; Jayvin James is optimistic.
- Hill, Umeozulu, Edmonds, and Sherman are sidelined with various injuries.
The Southeastern Conference implemented a mandatory injury reporting policy for football, basketball, and baseball in 2024, applicable to all conference games. This season, No. 6 Alabama is preparing for its fourth SEC game on October 3 against No. 2 Georgia.
Alabama tight end Josh Ford, who had surgery for a broken arm, is showing positive progress and may be available. Right tackle Jayvin James, who missed the last game with a lower extremity injury, is also expected to be available.
However, edge rushers Justin Hill and Desmond Umeozulu are still sidelined with lower extremity and turf toe injuries, respectively. Freshman cornerback Jorden Edmonds and defensive back Nick Sherman are also dealing with injuries sustained earlier, with Edmonds having a chance to return this season.
Defensive players Jeremiah Beaman and Cayden Jones will miss the entire 2026 season due to ACL tears sustained during practice or earlier seasons. The team will update player statuses throughout the week.
