Alabama football news: Update on injuries to 2 players before Tennessee kickoff

Alabama football listed two defensive backs as in-game decisions in the availability report 90 minutes before the start of the game against Tennessee.

Keon Sabb, Alabama’s starting safety alongside Malachi Moore, is listed as a game-time decision. It first appeared in the availability report on Thursday. The reason for its inclusion is unknown.

Bray Hubbard is listed as Sabb’s backup at free safety. Kameron Howard is another option as he backs up Moore at the other safety spot. Alabama could also turn to one of its “Husky” defenders, such as DeVonta Smith or Red Morgan, to play free safety if Sabb is unable to go.

Meanwhile, edge rusher Yhonzae Pierre is also listed as a game-time decision. He missed the South Carolina game due to injury.

Pierre was in the edge rusher rotation with the likes of Qua Russaw, Que Robinson, Keanu Koht and others.

Meanwhile, reserves Daniel Hill and Cayden Jones remain listed as out of the game.

While Sabb and Pierre’s status is uncertain heading into the game, Kobe Prentice and Kendrick Law are expected to return as receivers after missing time due to injuries. Both were listed as probables in the week’s original availability report on Wednesday, and then Alabama removed them for Thursday’s report. Law and Prentice will join forces with Ryan Williams and Germie Bernard at receiver.

No. 7 Alabama faces No. 11 Tennessee on Saturday at Neyland Stadium.