Alabama vs. Tennessee injury report: Malachi Moore, CJ Dippre and more
Reportedly a game-time decision for Alabama football’s Saturday matchup with Tennessee, Malachi Moore was on the field for pregame warmups at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the early period. Moore injured his ankle against Texas A&M and missed last week’s game against Arkansas.
Tight end CJ Dippre, who was injured against Arkansas was also on the field, catching passes. Earlier in the week, Alabama head coach Nick Saban said he was optimistic about the status of both players.
“I think if they continue to progress like they have, they have a good chance to play. But nobody can predict that right now,” Saban said.
Offensive guard Terrence Ferguson II is also an injury question for Alabama. He was in uniform for warmups.
Saban sounded less certain of his status for the Tennessee game.
Ferguson has been in uniform but has not appeared in a game since Alabama faced Ole Miss in the SEC opener.
“He’s doing better,” Saban said of Ferguson. “He’s practicing every week. i think he’s getting better every week. I think he’s closer to 100% this week than he has been. Those high ankle sprains are not easy to sort of get over. it takes a little while to develop the ability to push off and have explosive power which is hard to play on the offensive line if you don’t have that. he’s worked his tail off to get where he is … I think he’s getting pretty close to getting him to where we need him to be.”
Linebacker Trezmen Marshall gave positive signs earlier in the week after suffering a rib injury against Arkansas. He was in uniform for pregame warmups, but did not appear to be fully participating in drills.
“I’m feeling great,” Marshall said Tuesday. “Just getting treatment, trying to heal up and get ready for this big game.”
Alabama and Tennessee are scheduled to kick off at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Tuscaloosa. The game will be aired on CBS.
This story will be updated.