Alabama should be getting some help at outside linebacker in the very near future.

Barring a setback, Christian Miller is expected to be able to play against Auburn next week, according to sources. Terrell Lewis is on track to return soon as well, though the SEC championship game -- if the Crimson Tide should make it there -- is probably the more realistic target date for Lewis, per sources.

While neither player has been medically cleared yet, both have begun the "functional phase of rehab," Alabama coach Nick Saban said Wednesday night.

This is big for the Tide. Alabama has been playing without four of its top linebackers -- Miller, Lewis and also inside linebackers Shaun Dion Hamilton and Mack Wilson.

Without those four, the Tide allowed 296 yards during the first three quarters of its win over Mississippi State on Saturday, which is why analysts such as ESPN's Booger McFarland have said that Alabama's defense looks vulnerable heading into next week's game against Auburn.

But getting Miller back for that game should help with that.

Miller and Lewis not only entered the year as two of the team's top three outside linebackers but are also two of the Tide's top pass rushers.

Since losing both during its season-opening win over Florida State, Alabama has gotten just one sack over the last nine games from its outside linebackers.

Lewis, who tore a ligament in his elbow, had five tackles and a stop for a loss against Florida State prior to getting hurt. Miller, who suffered a torn biceps, had three tackles and a stop for a loss.

And though Miller didn't say when he'd back, he posted a video on Twitter Thursday morning with old clips of The Undertaker from the WWE, essentially announcing that he's back from the dead.

Glad you guys enjoyed the video. Just as coach said, haven’t been cleared yet just making progress.. And I enjoy making edits. — Christian Miller (@christianmillr) November 16, 2017

Matt Zenitz is an Alabama beat writer for the Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter

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