Alabama football linebacker Deontae Lawson will miss the rest of the 2024 season, according to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Lawson was injured during the Crimson Tide’s Saturday loss to Oklahoma.

UA defensive coordinator Kane Wommack confirmed that Lawson will miss the Iron Bowl against Auburn. Kalen DeBoer later confirmed that he will be out for the entire season.

Lawson was injured during the first half of Saturday’s game in Norman. He walked off the field, heading for the injury tent.

After a lengthy stay in the tent, Lawson headed for the Alabama locker room, and was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the game. He was spotted on the sideline late in the 24-3 defeat, wearing street clothes and walking with a limp.

Lawson plays a key role in the Alabama defense, with the radio to communicate with coaches in his helmet, so the inside linebacker can call the signals to the rest of the team. When he left Saturday’s game, Justin Jefferson filled his position opposite Jihaad Campbell.

An absent Lawson could also impact another position for the Tide. With Que Robinson already out for the season, not to mention Keanu Koht’s departure, UA is thin at the edge position, the spot Wommack calls the “wolf.”

In some packages, Jefferson would enter the game at the inside linebacker spot, while Campbell jumped outside to help rush the passer. With Lawson out, that becomes more difficult personnel-wise.

Alabama has just one more regular-season game after the Oklahoma defeat. The Crimson Tide faces Auburn Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium.