Bama WR injured

Alabama wide receiver JoJo Earle is expected to miss the first month of the season with a broken foot. Crimson Tide Coach Nick Saban said Wednesday that Earle sustained a Jones fracture in practice “a couple of days ago.” Saban said recovery typically takes 6-8 weeks and that the sophomore receiver and return man could be back as early as the Arkansas game on Oct. 1. Alabama opens against Utah State on Sept. 3. Earle had 12 catches last season for 148 yards. He was vying for a starting job with Alabama having to replace receivers Jameson Williams, John Metchie III and Slade Bolden.