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Alabama star WR Ryan Coleman-Williams returns to game despite an apparent left leg injury

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 11). Alabama star WR Ryan Coleman-Williams returns to game despite an apparent left leg injury. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/alabama-star-wr-ryan-coleman-williams-leaves-game-with-an-apparent-left-leg-injury/article_3fdaf358-e7cf-5d09-8834-ae77211b4f79.html

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During Saturday night's game between Alabama and No. 2 ranked Georgia, Alabama star receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams left with an apparent left leg injury but returned shortly after halftime wearing a brace on his right leg. He attempted to stand up after being targeted by quarterback Keelon Russell in the end zone late in the second quarter but was unable to bear weight on his injured leg. Coleman-Williams has 409 yards receiving and four touchdowns this season, contributing significantly before his injury.
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Ryan Coleman-Williams, a key Alabama wide receiver, left Saturday night's game against Georgia after an apparent leg injury in the second quarter. During a play from Georgia’s 16-yard line, Coleman-Williams could not put any pressure on his left leg and was helped off the field by Alabama’s training staff. Coleman-Williams had gained 409 yards and scored four touchdowns this season prior to the incident.

Surprisingly, Coleman-Williams returned to the game after halftime. He spent time on an exercise bike during the break and rejoined the Crimson Tide for their first snap in the third quarter. Before leaving, he had two catches for 33 yards against Georgia. Alabama led at halftime with a score of 14-10, marking the first time this season that Georgia has trailed after the first half.

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Topics

Ala. Alabama Crimson Tide’s Georgia TUSCALOOSA

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Coleman-Williams PERSON · 5× Alabama GPE · 3× Georgia GPE · 3× Ala. GPE · 1× Bulldogs ORG · 1× Crimson Tide’s ORG · 1× Keelon Russell PERSON · 1× Mississippi State ORG · 1× Ryan Coleman-Williams PERSON · 1× TUSCALOOSA GPE · 1×

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Coleman-Williams spent time on an exercise bike after halftime and then was back on the field for the sixth-ranked Crimson Tide’s first snap in the third quarter.
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🔮 Alabama star receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams returned to Saturday night’s game against No. 2 Georgia after leaving with an apparent left leg injury.

Claims (10 extracted, 1 hedged)

Alabama star receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams returned to Saturday night’s game against No. 2 Georgia after leaving with an apparent left leg injury. asserted
Williams → return → injury
Coleman-Williams spent time on an exercise bike after halftime and then was back on the field for the sixth-ranked Crimson Tide’s first snap in the third quarter. asserted
Williams → spend → quarter
Quarterback Keelon Russell targeted Coleman-Williams in the end zone from Georgia’s 16-yard line late in the second quarter. asserted
Russell → target → quarter
The pass was broken up, and when Coleman-Williams tried to stand up, he could not put any weight on his leg. uncertain
he → break → leg
Alabama’s training staff helped him off the field. asserted
staff → help → field
Coleman-Williams has 409 yards receiving and four touchdowns this season, including two receptions for 33 yards against the Bulldogs in the first half. asserted
Williams → have → half
Coleman-Williams wore a brace on his right leg beginning with last week’s win against Mississippi State. asserted
Williams → wear → State
He told reporters it was for “precautionary reasons.” asserted
it → tell → reasons
Alabama scored on the final play of the first half to take a 14-10 lead into the locker room. asserted
Alabama → score → room
It was the first time Georgia has trailed all season. asserted
Georgia → trail → ?
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