# Alabama tight end injury ends season

> Alabama's top receiver Keelon Russell loses key tight end for season.
- Title: Alabama tight end injury ends season · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: Alabama's top receiver Keelon Russell loses key tight end for season. Alabama's Keelon Russell will miss the rest of the season after tight end Ford's knee…
- Keywords: alabama, keelon russell, tight end, knee injury, ncaa, alabama crimson tide, lsu, josh ford, ncaa football, Newsweek
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/alabama-rocked-by-season-ending-injury-to-top-keelon-russell-weapon-12689544
- Author: Bryan Colbert Jr.
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: alabama, keelon russell, tight end, knee injury, ncaa, alabama crimson tide, lsu, josh ford, ncaa football
## Ford's season-ending injury
Josh Ford caught five passes for Alabama this season, including two touchdowns.
## Ford's injury details
Ford suffered a knee injury after his touchdown catch in Baton Rouge and will miss the rest of the season.
## Russell's offensive challenges
Russell has two experienced tight ends but will struggle without Ford's targets.
## Key takeaway

Alabama's Keelon Russell will miss the rest of the season after tight end Ford's knee injury.