{
  "id": 14251914,
  "title": "How Ryan Coleman-Williams continues to be Alabama football captain while hurt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/how-ryan-coleman-williams-continues-to-be-alabama-football-captain",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T17:18:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ryan-coleman-williams-continues-alabama-171808208.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alabama football wide receiver Lotzeir Brooks confirmed that Ryan Coleman-Williams will not return to action until later in the season, due to knee and head injuries. Despite the uncertainty of his return, Coleman-Williams remains the team's captain, continuing to lead by example. Brooks, the senior receiver, emphasized that Coleman-Williams' leadership and support are invaluable, even when he is unable to practice. Brooks said Coleman-Williams always texts and sends motivational messages before practices, expressing his appreciation for the captain's guidance. With Coleman-Williams sidelined, Brooks is the most experienced receiver in Alabama's lineup, with a significant contribution to the team's overall performance. The younger receivers, including Brooks, must step up and fill the leadership void left by Coleman-Williams, as they have the skills and abilities to adapt and succeed in his absence.",
  "summary": "Ryan Coleman-Williams is still being an Alabama football leader through his injury.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}