Alabama Football Worries A-Day Injury Could Linger Into Fall

Crimson Tide lose expected WR3 Noah Rogers to left leg injury in spring game.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 1:03am

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The Alabama Crimson Tide suffered a significant injury setback during their annual A-Day spring football game, losing planned wide receiver Noah Rogers to a left leg injury that was severe enough that he couldn't put weight on it. Head coach Kalen DeBoer provided few details, saying Rogers will undergo an MRI evaluation, and the team is concerned the injury could bleed into the fall season and impact the receiver's availability.

Why it matters

Alabama is looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 campaign, and the loss of an expected contributor like Rogers is a tough blow, especially with the uncertainty around the timeline for his recovery. The Crimson Tide offense was already facing questions, and this injury adds another layer of adversity to overcome.

The details

Rogers, a North Carolina State transfer, was expected to be Alabama's WR3 behind juniors Ryan Coleman-Williams and Lotzeir Brooks. He was injured during the A-Day spring game and had to be helped off the field, unable to put weight on his left leg. Head coach Kalen DeBoer said Rogers will undergo an MRI evaluation, but provided few other details, only noting it was an 'unfortunate' injury and that the team will 'see what that looks like' in the coming weeks.

  • The injury occurred during Alabama's annual A-Day spring football game on April 12, 2026.
  • DeBoer said Rogers will undergo an MRI evaluation on April 13, 2026 in Birmingham.

The players

Noah Rogers

A North Carolina State Wolfpack transfer who was expected to be Alabama's WR3 this fall.

Kalen DeBoer

The head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team.

Ryan Coleman-Williams

A junior wide receiver and one of Alabama's top returning pass catchers.

Lotzeir Brooks

A sophomore wide receiver who was also expected to be a key contributor in the Alabama offense.

Rico Scott

An Alabama wide receiver who will likely see added responsibilities with Rogers' injury.

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What they’re saying

“This is a tough break for Rogers, who appeared ready to make good on the promise of his significant talent. Losing an expected contributor during spring practice for what could be a long-term injury is never good news ... If it is a long-term injury, hopefully it's something that won't bleed over into the fall and Rogers is able to receover in time to compete in fall compete and be ready for Week 1 in September.”

— John Mitchell, Writer, Bama Hammer

“He will have to get evaluated. Unfortunate with him getting dinged up. We'll kind of see what that looks like ... We'll have more information here as we go through the spring and summer.”

— Kalen DeBoer, Head Coach, Alabama Crimson Tide

What’s next

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The takeaway

This injury to Noah Rogers is a significant setback for an Alabama offense that was already facing questions heading into the 2026 season. The uncertainty around the timeline for his recovery and whether the injury will linger into the fall adds another layer of adversity for the Crimson Tide to overcome as they look to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 campaign.