Alabama star likely out multiple weeks after knee surgery, defensive back benched

An Alabama receiver and SEC star will miss multiple weeks of action following knee surgery. The player was already ruled out for the upcoming Saturday game against Tennessee in Knoxville. Additionally, a defensive back has been benched as the Crimson Tide prepares for their matchup. The recovery timeline indicates the receiver will remain unavailable for several additional weeks beyond the immediate game, impacting the team's roster depth for the upcoming SEC schedule.