Alabama tight end Josh Ford will miss the remainder of the 2026 season due to an undisclosed injury, head coach Kalen DeBoer announced. Ford, who wears number 40 for the Crimson Tide, was seen celebrating a touchdown reception by teammate Kaleb Edwards during Alabama's game against LSU on November 7 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The injury news comes after Alabama's matchup with the Tigers at Tiger Stadium. Edwards, wearing number 81, scored a touchdown in the second half and celebrated with wide receiver Rico Scott (number 7) and Ford. The specific nature of Ford's injury has not been disclosed by the program.
DeBoer, in his first season as Alabama's head coach, watched warmups before the LSU game. The loss of Ford reduces depth at the tight end position for the Crimson Tide as they continue their season.
