Nick Saban provides update on Jaylen Moody ahead of game vs Tennessee

When Alabama defeated Texas A&M last week, it did so without Jaylen Moody as he dealt with a bruised kidney. Wednesday, ahead of a big game against Tennessee, Nick Saban provided a promising update on the star linebacker.

Losing Moody was big for the Crimson Tide considering he has the third-most tackles on Alabama’s roster. However, with the matchup against Tennessee looming, Saban said Moody has been back at practice and hasn’t had any issues.

“He’s practiced all week, and he hasn’t had any complications,” Saban said. “I think he’ll be OK.”

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Losing Moody was big, but other players stepped up, including on the final play of the game when Texas A&M failed to get into the end zone and Alabama came away with the victory. Now, the Crimson Tide turn their attention to this week’s game against Tennessee at Neyland Stadium.

Nick Saban says Bryce Young is on a ‘pitch count’ heading into Tennessee matchup

Last week, Bryce Young didn’t end up playing in Alabama’s victory over Texas A&M as he recovers from a shoulder injury. But things might be trending in a positive direction this week, according to an update from Nick Saban on Wednesday.

During a press conference, Saban said Young has practiced this week, but has been on a “pitch count” as he works his way back from an AC sprain in his shoulder. He suffered the injury against Arkansas two weeks ago and his status has been up in the air ever since.

Based on Saban’s update, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner seems to be progressing well.

“Bryce continues to practice a little bit more,” Saban said. “We’ve got him on a little bit of a ‘pitch count’ to kind of wean him back into it and see how it goes. We expect him to do even a little bit more tomorrow. That’s all I really have to say about that.”