Josh Ford plays for Alabama football with a broken arm against Georgia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 6:42 PM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
Josh Ford, a tight end for Alabama football, returned to play against Georgia on October 13, just days after breaking his left arm in a game against Mississippi State. Ford suffered the injury during a blocking play and underwent surgery shortly afterward. He decided to fight through the pain, practicing soon after the operation, and played 24 snaps against Georgia, despite wearing a cast with a carbon fiber plate. He expressed his desire to showcase leadership and commitment to the team during his recovery process.
- •Ford broke his arm on October 7 against Mississippi State.
- •He underwent surgery six days before playing Georgia.
- •Ford played 24 snaps against Georgia, contributing to team morale.
- •He wore a carbon fiber plate in his cast for added support.
- •Ford aims to inspire teammates amid his recovery.
- 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — Why Josh Ford wanted to play for Alabama football with broken arm
"Josh Ford never was forced to play with a broken arm. The Alabama football tight end wanted to.
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