Alabama Receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams Leaves Game After Two Injuries

Alabama wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams exited Saturday's game against Georgia twice after sustaining separate injuries at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The junior returned after an apparent left lower-leg injury late in the second quarter but headed to the locker room again in the fourth quarter following a collision involving two Georgia defenders.

According to The Tuscaloosa News, Coleman-Williams was injured while attempting to catch a pass in the end zone with seconds remaining before halftime. He struggled to get up after landing and was escorted off the field by two trainers, giving fans and teammates a thumbs-up as he left.

The receiver had recorded two catches for 33 yards on five targets before halftime, according to USA TODAY. His 23-yard reception on Alabama's final drive of the first half helped move the Crimson Tide into Georgia territory, setting up EJ Crowell's 1-yard rushing touchdown as time expired.

Coleman-Williams returned to the field after halftime following treatment. The Star reported that he spent time on an exercise bike before rejoining Alabama for its first offensive snap of the third quarter. USA TODAY also reported that he caught another pass during a later drive that ended with an Alabama field goal.

The return followed an evaluation for the apparent lower-body injury. ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge reported that Coleman-Williams was expected to return and had visited the medical tent before using a stationary bicycle on the sideline. He appeared to have a slight limp, according to USA TODAY.

The fourth-quarter incident raised further concern when Coleman-Williams attempted a third-down catch and was struck in the head during contact with Georgia defender Demello Jones. The Tuscaloosa News reported that two Georgia defenders collided with the receiver, with their helmets making contact with his helmet.

Coleman-Williams tried to get up, but Alabama teammates signaled for assistance. He entered the medical tent before leaving for the locker room with 10:44 remaining in the game, according to The Tuscaloosa News. USA TODAY reported that he left under his own power for further evaluation.

Officials did not call a targeting penalty on Jones for the hit, USA TODAY reported. The broadcast showed Coleman-Williams being taken to the Alabama locker room at the 5:25 mark of the fourth quarter.

Earlier in the week, Coleman-Williams had been seen wearing a brace on his right leg during practice. The Tuscaloosa News reported that he had described the brace as precautionary and was wearing it again during the Georgia game.