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Alabama WR JoJo Earle expected to miss 6-8 weeks with a fractured foot, says Nick Saban

Alabama wide receiver JoJo Earle is expected to miss 6-8 weeks with a fractured foot, coach Nick Saban said on Wednesday.

Earle sustained a Jones fracture in practice "a couple of days ago," according to Saban.

A Freshman All-SEC selection as a return specialist last season, Earle was expected to compete for a starting job this fall.

"He was doing a really, really good job, having a really good camp,'' Saban said. "Probably the best he's been on a consistent basis. Just saw a guy that grew up and was playing with a lot of confidence.