Former Alabama offensive lineman, current NFL star receives injury update
After suffering an injury toward the end of practice Sunday night, an update has now come for former star Alabama Crimson Tide and current Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Landon Dickerson.
According to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter, Dickerson suffered a meniscus injury to his right knee, and is set to undergo a minor procedure in the coming days. Per the report, Dickerson will also be considered week-to-week, with a goal to return to action for the Eagles season opener on Sept. 4 against the Dallas Cowboys.
A former second round pick from the 2021 NFL draft, Dickerson is one of the more accomplished former Alabama players currently playing in the NFL, and will be entering year five in the league this fall.
Since entering the NFL, Dickerson is a four-year starter at left guard for the Eagles in which he is a three-time Pro Bowl selection. Dickerson was also a starter on Philadelphia's Super Bowl winning team a year ago.
At Alabama, Dickerson was a two-year starter for the Crimson Tide in 2019-20 who won the Rimington Trophy in 2020.
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