Alabama defensive back Jarrick Williams will be out of action for the next four games due to a broken foot.
Williams played the entire game Saturday in Atlanta against West Virginia. He reportedly felt he had a sore foot, but was able to keep playing for the Crimson Tide in the victory over West Virginia. He had three tackles in the game. It was not until getting x-rays done that the sore foot was sore for a reason. Nick Saban announced the injury news today.
Eddie Jackson was recently cleared by medical staff, so he could be moved into the starting job in the absence of Williams. Jackson was available to play Saturday if needed, but Saban was hoping to ease him back on to the field.
Alabama was already banged up after the West Virginia game. Wide receiver DeAndrew White suffered a separated shoulder in the game. Alabama prevailed after getting a challenge from West Virginia, and the depth on the roster is among the best in the country thanks to strong recruiting under Saban, but Alabama certainly hopes to get through week two of the season in better health than it will go into it.
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