# Alabama wide receiver equipment changes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/alabama-wide-receiver-equipment-changes
> Updated: 2026-09-19T19:19:43.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Alabama wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams announced his intention to play without gloves for the season opener against East Carolina to improve his performance, following a season where he led college football in dropped passes. 

However, after struggling with drops during the first two games of the season, Coleman-Williams returned to wearing gloves during pregame warmups for the matchup against Florida State. This change is viewed as an effort to regain consistency as the team prepares to start freshman quarterback Keelon Russell.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Ryan Coleman-Williams returns to wearing gloves for Alabama vs. Florida State

Alabama wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams has returned to wearing gloves during warmups for the game against Florida State to address recent catching issues.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ryan-coleman-williams-returns-to-wearing-gloves-for-alabama-vs-florida-state

### 2026-08-31: Alabama wide receivers prepare for season opener against East Carolina

Alabama wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams will play without gloves in the season opener, while freshman Cederian Morgan competes for a spot in the receiving corps.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alabama-wide-receivers-prepare-for-season-opener-against-east-carolina

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