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Alabama's Josh Ford trending to play against No. 2 Georgia after broken arm

Alabama tight end Josh Ford broke his arm against Mississippi State, had surgery less than a week ago but intends to try to play against Georgia.

Alabama's Josh Ford trending to play against No. 2 Georgia after broken arm

Alabama tight end Josh Ford sustained a broken arm during the Crimson Tide’s victory over Mississippi State and underwent surgery six days later. Despite the injury, Ford is determined to play in Saturday’s SEC showdown against No. 2 Georgia, according to two sources close to his recovery. Ford’s coach, Kalen DeBoer, confirmed that the 6-foot-6, 266-pound tight end will test his arm during pre-game drills, stating that Ford’s mindset is focused on getting on the field.

Ford has shown progress in his recovery and is optimistic about his prospects of playing in the upcoming game.

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