FAYETTEVILLE -- The Arkansas Razorbacks' banged up offensive line has gotten a little thinner.
Senior tackle Deion Malone will miss the season because of a knee injury, Coach Chad Morris said after Tuesday's practice.
Malone is the third offensive lineman to suffer a long-term injury, along with junior Colton Jackson (back) and freshman Ryan Winkel (pectoral).
Jackson, the projected starter at left tackle, is expected to miss at least six games. Winkel likely will miss the season and redshirt.
Malone, who moved back to offense from the defensive line for fall camp because the Razorbacks were lacking numbers on the offensive line, hasn't played in a game for the University of Arkansas since transferring from Northwest (Miss.