Alabama WR JoJo Earle progressing well in rehab to make a return from injury

Photo by Kent Gidley of Alabama Athletics

Alabama’s offense has missed two wide receivers from its passing game.

It could return both players for a matchup versus Arkansas in two weeks. JoJo Earle, a sophomore from Texas, suffered a foot fracture during preseason camp. He was performing well in practice and had positioned himself to be the starting punt returner and possibly a starting receiver. Coach Nick Saban said Earle would miss six to eight weeks, but he mentioned the former four-star could be back by October. Earle is progressing with Jeremy Gsell, Alabama’s Director of Rehabilitation, in pushing to return.

JoJo Earle’s progress seems to be coming along well ???? pic.twitter.com/aElTCciYA6

— Touchdown Alabama (@TDAlabamaMag) September 19, 2022

The Crimson Tide does not have a receiver it trusts to burn defensive backs downfield.

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If it gets Earle back, it would make a difference.

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.