Crimson Tide Tackle Leaves During Warmups; Alabama Injury Report Against Western Kentucky

The Crimson Tide left tackle was active during warmups but left with the training staff.

The Crimson Tide football team continued practice Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, as they prepare for the season opener and the first game under new head coach Kalen DeBoer. Alabama offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) cools off between drills. / Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News / USA TODAY NETWORK

The Alabama Crimson Tide opens its season on Saturday against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in Bryant-Denny Stadium. It's an exciting time for the program as head coach Kalen DeBoer starts his tenure leading the Crimson Tide. DeBoer is expected to deliver a modern offense to Tuscaloosa as the former college receiver has led one of the best passing offenses in college football, however, the offense suffered a blow before a snap was even taken on Saturday.

Alabama starting left tackle Kadyn Proctor was present and active in warmups, but left the field with training staff before the warmup period concluded. Elijah Pritchett stepped into Proctor's place at left tackle for Alabama's first drive on offense. Proctor is on the sidelines in street clothes and a sling on his left arm. According to the ESPN broadcast, it is a left shoulder injury.

"Yeah unfortunately he did, just caught me by surprise, obviously," said DeBoer when asked if Proctor was hurt in warmups. "Just couldn't go tonight and we'll continue to evaluate tomorrow just to see the severity of it and we'll kind of know more as the week goes on."

Proctor was the only Alabama player that suffered an injury on Saturday night. The Crimson Tide is set to host South Florida on Saturday, Sept. 7 for Week 2.

Alabama Football Injury Updates vs. Western Kentucky

• Tackle Kadyn Proctor was seen on the sidelines in a sling.
• Linebacker Jeremiah Alexander is in shorts with his right arm heavily wrapped
• Wide Receiver Jalen Hale has a brace on his leg but jogged out of the locker room during pregame introductions. Hale suffered a severe leg injury in the spring.

This story will be updated throughout the game and with DeBoer's postgame comments.