Alabama's lone returning captain from the 2024 season will miss spring practice while recovering from injury. Redshirt senior linebacker Deontae Lawson suffered a knee injury in Alabama's loss to Oklahoma and did not play in the Crimson Tide's final two games.

One of Alabama football’s leaders will miss spring practice due to an injury sustained during the 2024 season. Crimson Tide inside linebacker Deontae Lawson won’t return from a knee injury until preseason camp,

Deontae Lawson's return to the football field after a season-ending injury won't be until fall camp, he said Thursday.