Alabama returned the field for its first non-fall camp practice of August on Wednesday as classes started back at UA. The Crimson Tide practiced outdoors and in full pads on a cloudy, 90-degree afternoon.

Here are several tidbits from the media viewing portion of Alabama's Wednesday practice session in Tuscaloosa:

- Redshirt freshman cornerback Kendall Sheffield was not at practice. Sheffield will reportedly transfer from UA.

- With classes starting in Tuscaloosa, the field was more crowded with more walk-ons joining the team. There was an extra quarterback out there, No. 11, working behind David Cornwell (foot) and Jalen Hurts in one of two lines.

- Some of the Tide’s injured players were also on the field in black, no-contact jerseys and shorts. They were Nigel Knott (knee), Richie Petitbon (knee) and Ronnie Clark (Achilles), although Clark left the field before the viewing period.

- Running back Derrick Gore (knee) was back out there after missing several practices because of an injury. He was in full pads but wore a black jersey and received reps at the back of the tailback line.

- After not spotting him during yesterday’s viewing portion, Joshua McMillon was practicing with the inside linebackers. His teammate, Keith Holcombe, was not seen during the two media viewing periods.

- Alabama lined up in its dime defensive package with Marlon Humphrey and Anthony Averett at corner, Laurence Jones and Eddie Jackson at safety, Ronnie Harrison at Money, Minkah Fitzpatrick at Star and Reuben Foster at Mack.

- The second dime group was comprised of Jared Mayden (with Aaron Robinson shadowing) and Tony Brown at corner, Trevon Diggs and Deionte Thompson at safety, Jones (with Keaton Anderson shadowing) at Money, Shyheim Carter at Star and Shaun Hamilton at Mack.

- NFL scouts from the Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins, Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals watched Wednesday’s outdoor practice from the sideline.

*** What’s next: Alabama will return to the practice field Thursday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. CT.

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