Alabama tight end Josh Ford likely out for season with injury
ESPN NCAAF • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 5:38 PM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Alabama starting tight end Josh Ford is expected to miss the remainder of the season due to a lower-body injury. Coach Kalen DeBoer confirmed the news to reporters on November 9, following Ford's previous struggles, playing with a broken arm for the past month. The team will need to adjust their offensive scheme in his absence. Further updates on Ford's condition may clarify the exact nature of the injury and potential recovery timeline.
- •Josh Ford suffered a lower-body injury.
- •Coach Kalen DeBoer announced Ford's likely absence for the season.
- •Ford had previously played with a broken arm for a month.
- •Alabama will adjust its offensive strategy without Ford.
- 5:38 PMESPN NCAAF — Alabama TE Ford expected to miss remainder of season with lower-body injury
"Alabama starting tight end Josh Ford, who played with a broken arm the last month, will likely miss the rest of the season with a lower-body injury, coach Kalen DeBoer told reporters on Monday.
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