CBS: Alabama's John Metchie not expected to return to game

Posted December 04, 2021 6:00 am

The Associated Press

ATLANTA (AP) - Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III appeared to suffer a left knee injury and CBS reported that the wouldn't return in the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship game. against top-ranked Georgia.

Metchie walked gingerly off the field Saturday on the final drive before halftime after a non-contact injury. He had grabbed at his left knee.

The Tide's No. 2 receiver, Metchie had six catches for 97 yards and a 13-yard touchdown in the opening half. He and Jameson Williams had both topped the 1,000-yard mark for the season entering the game.

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Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) makes a touchdown catch against Georgia during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) The Associated Press

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