Alabama star quarterback Bryce Young injured his right shoulder early in the second quarter of Saturday’s game against No. 20 Arkansas.
Bryce Young : Shoulder injury | How did get injured
During his freshman year at Alabama, Young was the backup to junior quarterback Mac Jones throughout the 2020 season.
On September 26, 2020, Young made his collegiate debut in the late third quarter against Missouri at Faurot Field.
That night, Young went 5-of-8 for 54 passing yards with two rushing yards on four attempts.
Young appeared in a total of nine games in 2020, finishing the season with 156 passing yards and one touchdown.
He also appeared in the final play of the 2021 CFP National Championship, taking a knee with about 15 seconds left to seal Alabama’s 52–24 victory over Ohio State.
On September 4, 2021, Young made his debut as the Crimson Tide’s starting quarterback. In a 44–13 win over No. 14 Miami (Florida), he passed for 344 yards and four touchdowns.
Bryce young shoulder injury
Alabama star quarterback Bryce Young injured his right shoulder early in the second quarter of Saturday’s game against No. 20 Arkansas.
With the No. 2 Crimson Tide holding a 14-0 lead on the road, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner landed awkwardly while being tackled by his ankles outside the pocket as he attempted to throw the ball away.
Despite missing most of the second quarter, Young emerged from the locker room at the start of the second half.
Though he was listed as questionable to return to the game, he never stepped foot on the field as backup Jalen Milroe helped lead the Tide to a 49-26 win over the Razorbacks.
After the game, Alabama coach Nick Saban referred to Young’s injury as a sprained shoulder, though he did not provide further details as to Young’s status going forward.
Though Young remained in for the next play after his fall, he grimaced on the ensuing throw and quickly made his way to the injury tent.
He did not emerge for the next series as Milroe led Alabama on two quick scoring drives to give the visitors a 28-0 lead. Between those touchdowns, Young jogged off into the locker room still wearing his pads.
How did get injured
With the No. 2 Crimson Tide holding a 14-0 lead on the road, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner landed awkwardly while being tackled by his ankles outside the pocket as he attempted to throw the ball away.
Young, who had already thrown a touchdown pass and run for a score, threw his helmet down before entering the medical tent on the Alabama sideline.
He was then seen leaving the field, running up the tunnel with his arm still pressed close to his side.
On the drive before Young exited, he was sacked for a 4-yard loss by Arkansas linebacker Drew Sanders, a teammate of Young’s with the Crimson Tide last year. Young landed awkwardly on his front side during the sack but returned for the next drive.
Alabama coach Nick Saban told CBS in a halftime interview that Young had a shoulder injury, but the severity was unknown.
With Alabama up 28-7, Young returned to the sideline after halftime in full uniform. He did not re-enter the game on Alabama’s first second-half possession.