Crimson Tide Limping Into Season Opener | Alabama Crimson Tide Football News

Alabama’s season opener against East Carolina is shaping up as a battle of resilience, as the Crimson Tide heads into the game with key injuries crippling their running back and wide receiver corps. With only four healthy scholarship running backs and star freshman EJ Crowell (ankle) still a game-time decision, the offense is already thin. Noah Rogers’ spring injury sidelines him for the start, leaving fewer weapons on the perimeter. Defensive players are also sidelined, including a defensive lineman out for the season after an ACL tear. Despite the setbacks, Alabama’s coaching staff remains optimistic, banking on depth and adaptability to make an early statement — and fans will be watching closely to see how they rise to the challenge. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/655a280c387fedb8