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Will Malachi Moore play for Alabama football vs Georgia? Kalen DeBoer gives Crimson Tide injury updates

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Ahead of Alabama football vs. Georgia Saturday, coach Kalen DeBoer gave updates on the status of safety Malachi Moore and linebacker Qua Russaw, who were both injured during the Crimson Tide's 42-10 win against Wisconsin Sept. 14.

Prior to the start of the 2024 season, the SEC instituted that teams must publicize injury reports starting Wednesday night before a Saturday conference game. Updates will be submitted Thursday and Friday before a final report is released 90 minutes before kickoff.

No. 4 Alabama will take on No. 1 Georgia at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The game will be broadcast on ABC.

Here's the latest on Russaw, Moore and other Alabama players navigating injuries.

Qua Russaw injury update

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 7: Qua Russaw #4, Jihaad Campbell #11, and Tim Keenan III #96 of the Alabama Crimson Tide bring down Kelley Joiner #8 of the South Florida Bulls during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 7, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Brandon Sumrall/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 7: Qua Russaw #4, Jihaad Campbell #11, and Tim Keenan III #96 of the Alabama Crimson Tide bring down Kelley Joiner #8 of the South Florida Bulls during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 7, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Brandon Sumrall/Getty Images)

DeBoer said Monday that Russaw (lower leg) is "still taking the steps, still working through the situation." He said he's "optimistic."

Russaw left Alabama's win against Wisconsin late in the second quarter after his left ankle was rolled over by a teammate. He did not return.

Malachi Moore injury update

Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi (1) fumbles the ball after being hit by Alabama defensive back Malachi Moore (13).
Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi (1) fumbles the ball after being hit by Alabama defensive back Malachi Moore (13).

Moore (head) should be back against Georgia, per DeBoer.

"It was just a matter of time," DeBoer said.

Moore left Alabama's win against Wisconsin after DeBoer said the safety "got hit in the head." Moore was "still going through protocol" during Alabama's off week.

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Richard Young injury update

The Alabama Crimson Tide football team works out Sunday morning in practice as they prepare for the 2024 season. Alabama running back Richard Young (9) takes a handoff from Alabama quarterback Austin Mack (10).
The Alabama Crimson Tide football team works out Sunday morning in practice as they prepare for the 2024 season. Alabama running back Richard Young (9) takes a handoff from Alabama quarterback Austin Mack (10).

Young (lower leg) is "working back slowly," DeBoer said Monday.

Young left Alabama's win against Wisconsin with what DeBoer described as a lower-leg injury similar to Russaw.

Cole Adams injury update

Aug 31, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) and Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Cole Adams (7) celebrated a touchdown by Williams at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) and Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Cole Adams (7) celebrated a touchdown by Williams at Bryant-Denny Stadium during the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports

Adams (arm) is practicing ahead of the Georgia game per DeBoer.

"We're just working him back slowly," DeBoer said.

DeBoer said Adams took "positive steps" toward a return at the start of Alabama's off week.

Colin Gay covers Alabama football for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at cgay@gannett.com or follow him @_ColinGay on X, formerly known as Twitter. 

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