Alabama Left Guard William Sanders Expected to Miss Several Weeks
Alabama starting left guard William Sanders sustained a lower extremity injury during the second quarter of the game against Texas A&M at Bryant-Denny Stadium and is expected to miss several weeks, according to head coach Kalen DeBoer.
Montgomery Selma, AL, October 25, 2026 —
Alabama starting left guard William Sanders sustained a lower extremity injury in the second quarter of the game against Texas A&M at Bryant-Denny Stadium and is expected to miss several weeks, head coach Kalen DeBoer said.
The available information does not specify the exact nature of the injury or which part of Sanders’ lower extremity was affected. DeBoer’s estimate indicates a multiweek absence, but no more precise return date was provided. The game date and its final score were not included in the information provided.
Sanders’ status as Alabama’s starting left guard identifies his position on the team, but no details were provided about who might take his place while he is out. There was also no information about whether further medical evaluation had taken place, whether the expected absence could change, or when Alabama might provide another update.
The injury occurred during the second quarter of the matchup with Texas A&M, according to the account from DeBoer. No additional details about the play or circumstances surrounding the injury were given. The information provided does not include a specific diagnosis, treatment plan or schedule for Sanders’ return to the field.
For now, the reported outlook is that Sanders is expected to miss several weeks. The precise length of that absence and any subsequent changes to his status have not been specified.
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