STARKVILLE -- Mississippi State football starting defensive lineman De'Monte Russell walked gingerly to the locker room during Saturday's game against Texas A&M.

The play occurred early in the fourth quarter when Russell, a senior, fell to the ground and was landed on by an Aggies offensive lineman. Texas A&M gained three yards on an Amari Daniels rush on the play.

No. 14 Texas A&M (5-1, 3-0 SEC) led MSU (1-5, 0-3) 31-24 at the time. Russell had two tackles before his exit.

Russell is the second Mississippi State player to go to the locker room with an injury. Freshman wide receiver Mario Craver left the game earlier.

De'Monte Russell injury update

Russell did not come back on the field during Mississippi State's next defensive drive.

Who is De'Monte Russell's backup on Mississippi State depth chart?

Russell is listed as MSU's starting defensive end. Junior Deonte Anderson is his backup, followed by redshirt freshman Joseph Head Jr.

De'Monte Russell stats

Russell has 11 tackles on the season with 0.5 tackles for loss.