NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks on prior to the All State Sugar Bowl against the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Nick Saban issues statement and punishment for arrested OL Alphonse Taylor

Alphonse Taylor was arrested for a DUI after reportedly leaving the scene of an accident.

We officially have an update regarding Alabama offensive lineman Alphonse Taylor, who was arrested and charged with a driving under the influence over the weekend. Taylor reportedly left the scene of an accident and was subsequently arrested, according to 247Sports. On Monday, head coach Nick Saban released a statement regarding the arrests, which included a punishment for Taylor, which includes an indefinite suspension.

The suspension, however long it may last, will hurt the Tide heading into Fall Camp — Taylor was a starter at right guard last season, but was challenged by Saban this offseason to lose weight to regain his start at first string. We will continue to update this story as it develops. The Tide opens its 2016 season by facing the USC Trojans on Sept. 3 from AT&T Stadium.