- ABC News
- October 2, 2022
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, injured the AC joint in his shoulder during the first half of Saturday's 49-26 win at Arkansas. Young threw his helmet in frustration, entered the medical tent and later went to the locker room. His parents left their seats in the stands to join him. Young was able to return to the sideline, and Alabama coach Nick Saban said the injury isn't considered serious. "I think he's OK," Saban said. "He doesn't have a serious injury. We didn't think he could go back in the game today because I didn't think he had much steam throwing the ball. "He's had these [injuries] before and in a few days he starts to respond pretty well. So we'll just have to see how it goes and, you know, play it day-to-day." A possible first-round pick in next year's NFL draft, Young completed 7 of 13 passes for 173 yards, one touchdown and one interception before the injury. He was on the sideline...