Alabama TE Josh Ford likely to miss rest of season with lower-body injury

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Alabama tightend Josh Ford will likely be out for the rest of the season, according to head coach Kalen DeBoer.

After playing with a broken arm last month, DeBoer said Monday that Ford suffered a lower-body injury in the Crimson Tide’s win over LSU Saturday.

The junior from Stillwater, Okla. has been a physical presence for Alabama’s run game as well as a reliable threat through the air.

“The guy is so tough. I mean, I know he’s probably right now trying to figure out how he’s still going to play this year, just who he is,” DeBoer said. “His impact has been really key for our football team in a lot of ways.”

Ford has five receptions for 41 yards and two touchdowns on the year, including the go-ahead score against LSU.

DeBoer praised Ford’s presence on the team, calling him a uniter and a leader.

“We’re going to have to find ways to make up the gap that he leaves with him not being with us,” he said. “I think our team just loves him to death. I know I do as well. He’ll do everything he can to get back as soon as possible.”

Alabama travels to Nashville Saturday to take on Vanderbilt in their final road game of the regular season. Kickoff is scheduled for 11:45 a.m.

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