Alabama will be without three more key players when it tries to end a two-game losing streak in Saturday's game against Texas A&M.
The No. 13 Crimson Tide have ruled out starting cornerback Zabien Brown, tailback EJ Crowell and center Racin Delgatty, according to Saturday's availability report.
Alabama also suspended key backup defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. for violation of team rules, a school spokesperson told ESPN. Kirkpatrick, who has appeared in all seven games and registered five tackles, was suspended for multiple games last season following an arrest for reckless endangerment, attempting to elude and speeding.
Star wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams remains out after undergoing arthroscopic surgery to repair a meniscus injury in his knee.
Brown, a junior from Santa Ana, California, has been a bright spot for an Alabama defense that has struggled against passing offenses this season. The Crimson Tide rank 11th in the SEC in pass defense (230.9 YPG) and 15th in yards per attempt (7.8).
Crowell, a highly regarded freshman, has 216 rushing yards with four touchdowns on 32 carries. Trae'shawn Brown and Daniel Hill are the Crimson Tide's leading rushers.
Delgatty, a transfer from Cal Poly, will miss his second straight game after he was hurt in a 20-17 loss to Georgia on Oct. 10. Sophomore Mal Waldrep started at center in last week's 26-10 loss at Tennessee.
Wide receiver Mario Craver (ankle) and defensive tackle DJ Hicks (undisclosed) are no longer listed on the injury report, while defensive end Anto Saka (leg) is a game-time decision.
ESPN's Alex Scarborough contributed to this report.
