Alabama football is down several players for Saturday's game versus Kentucky, and another injury has happened.

According to Mike Rodak of Bama 247, defensive lineman Damon Payne got hurt in pregame warmups. He grabbed his left knee and walked slowly off the field. He talked with the medical staff and then jogged with teammates into the locker room.

Alabama DL Damon Payne appears to have been injured in pregame warmups. He grabbed his left knee and is walking off slowly after an 11-on-11 rep.

— Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) November 11, 2023

After talking to members of the medical staff, Payne jogged back to a group of teammates headed to the locker room.

— Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) November 11, 2023

Alabama won't have Deontae Lawson (ankle), Jaylen Key (quad), Ja'Corey Brooks (shoulder), and Jermaine Burton (illness) for its matchup with the Wildcats. If it does not have Payne, the Crimson Tide would be down three defensive players.

Hopefully, it is only a minor stinger and Payne can shake it off.

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