The Alabama Crimson Tide lost one of their most important pieces midway though the 2020 season when junior wide receiver Jaylen Waddle suffered an ankle injury that required surgery.
While Waddle’s injury hurt the Crimson Tide, it did not slow them down on their path to the national championship, which they will play for on Jan. 11 against Ohio State in Miami.
Rumors have swirled regarding his return. Fans were hopeful he would be back for the SEC Championship, then the Rose Bowl, neither of which he was active for.
AL.com’s Matt Zenitz reported today Waddle will return to practice tomorrow, a good sign that he could be a factor in the fight for championship No. 18 for Alabama.
There’s no official word from the program whether he will participate in the game, but more information should become available as he returns to the practice field.