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Report: Alabama offensive lineman suffered ACL injury at scrimmage
By Nick Cole
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Alabama offensive lineman Richie Petitbon suffered a torn ACL during the Crimson Tide’s scrimmage on Saturday, according to a report from AL.com’s Matt Zenitz.
Zenitz’s sources say that Petitbon has already had surgery to repair the injury.
Petitbon was expected to be in contention for playing time this season at offensive guard, as both starting jobs are up for grabs this spring.
The former four-star recruit sat out the 2015 season as a redshirt.
His status for the 2016 season is still unknown, but the typical timetable for return from an ACL injury does not bode well for his chances of being ready.
Alabama coach Nick Saban has not yet commented on Petitbon’s status.
Nick Cole is a former print journalist with several years of experience covering the SEC. Born and raised in SEC country, he has taken in the game-day experience at all 14 stadiums.
