Injury Update: Alabama Had Numerous Players Out Against Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Alabama was without its leading receiver in Saturday's road win at Kentucky. The Crimson Tide was also down two starters on defense and another wide receiver.
"We had more guys out today than probably ever before," Alabama head coach Nick Saban said after the game.
Jermaine Burton was out with a sickness. Ja'Corey Brooks was out with a shoulder injury. And linebacker Deontae Lawson and safety Jaylen Key were out with the injuries sustained in the LSU game.
"Jermaine was so sick he didn't even make the trip," Saban said. "Hopefully he'll get better and that won't be a long term thing."
This season, Burton has 26 catches for 537 yards and five touchdowns. In his absence, Alabama had 10 different players catch at least one pass against Kentucky.
Saban said Lawson and Key are day-to-day as Alabama heads into Chattanooga week.
"I was really pleased with the way the guys that filled in today that took their place," Saban said. "We had to shift guys around in the secondary. Trez Marshall, who had been hurt himself, did a good job today, and so did Jihaad [Campbell.] So those guys got some valuable experience, and it's going to help us down the road."
In-game injury updates
- Milroe has been riding the bike between series, but obviously he seems fine.
- Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe was down on the field after 16-yard scramble and getting hit in the knee on the first drive of the first quarter. However, after getting looked at by the medical staff, he is able to job off the field. Milroe only missed one play.
Pregame injury updates
- Junior safety DeVonta Smith IS participating in warmups after missing the first nine games of the season with a foot injury.
- Lawson, Key, Brooks and Burton are not participating in pregame warmups.
