Alabama Football Injury Update | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

Alabama football’s injury woes keep mounting as freshman defensive back Jireh Edwards goes down with a right arm injury, joining fellow freshman Jorden Edmonds and running back AK Dear—none of whom will play early in the season. While none are out for the year, the loss of these promising newcomers stings, especially as they were poised to make immediate impacts. On the bright side, receiver Lotzeir Brooks is nearing full recovery, and freshman EJ Crowell is slowly improving, with hopes he’ll be ready for Week 1. The Crimson Tide’s depth and resilience will be put to the test as they navigate…