Alabama tight end Josh Ford out for season with torn ACL
The gist
Alabama tight end Josh Ford will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL.
The 6-foot-6 blocking tight end ranked second among Alabama tight ends in snaps.
How it unfolded
- Sep 26, 2026Ford caught one pass for three yards and a touchdown in Alabama's home win against South Carolina.
- Oct 3, 2026Ford broke a bone in his arm during Alabama's win over Mississippi State in Starkville and had surgery shortly afterward.
- Oct 10, 2026Ford intended to play against No. 2 Georgia six days after surgery, with the final call to be made pre-game.
Key terms
- ACL
- A knee ligament that can be stretched or torn, often along with other knee structures.
- SEC
- An annual preseason media event for the Southeastern Conference, a U.S. college athletic conference based in Birmingham, Alabama.
- NIL collective
- The right of student athletes to profit commercially from their own name, image and likeness.
Source: Wikipedia