TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The fight for the SEC West might include a few more key weapons for Alabama. Heading into this week’s Iron Bowl, head coach Nick Saban provided a lengthy injury report, including updates on injured linebackers Christian Miller (bicep), Terrell Lewis (elbow) and Mack Wilson (foot), all of whom could be back this week.
“Terrell Lewis and Christian Miller are in the functional phase and are not cleared medically to play. Mack Wilson has not practiced yet and has not been medically cleared to play,” Saban said. “So whatever’s out there, I’ll give you the facts from here. I’m not saying that those guys are out for the game and I’m not able to say whether they’ll be able play in the game.”
Saban also said that injured defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (hamstring) will practice, while kicker Andy Pappanastos will be “day-to-day” after being held out of last week’s game with a “little bit of a pull.”
Starting left guard Ross Pierschbacher was also held out of Saturday’s game with a high-ankle sprain. He was replaced by J.C. Hassenauer who earned SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week, grading out at 91 percent and not allowing a sack against Mercer. Saban said Pierschbacher is also “day-to-day.”
“He’s not medically cleared to practice yet, maybe sometime later in the week he will,” Saban said. “We’ll just have to see how he does.”
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