UPDATE: Jackson has suffered a fractured leg
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Eddie Jackson has a fractured leg and is out for the season. That ends his Alabama career. "We're certainly going to miss him," Saban said.
— TideSports.com (@TideSports) October 22, 2016
Alabama's thrashing of Texas A&M could only be dampened by the injury of standout defensive back Eddie Jackson.
Jackson suffered an injury after fielding a punt and was later carted off the field.
Eddie Jackson carted off https://t.co/OVLadXz3h8
— Joe Fleming (@ByJoeFleming) October 22, 2016
Eddie Jackson on the cart and headed to the locker room. Scary scene for the heart of Alabama's defense. pic.twitter.com/ERk5er4Rav
— Caleb Turrentine (@CalebTurrentine) October 22, 2016
A 6'0" senior out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Jackson has 21 tackles on the season and one interception return for a touchdown.
Jackson reportedly could not put any pressure on his left leg. Jackson previously suffered an ACL tear in 2014.
Alabama has an off week before matching up with LSU on November 5.
We'll update this story as more information becomes available.
