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Cyrus Jones (5) and Denzel Devall (30) ride the bike during Alabama's first spring practice, March 13, 2015.

(Michael Casagrande/mcasagrande@al.com)

Day 1 of Alabama's spring football practice had a few absences. After the workout, Nick Saban had a few updates.

Starting cornerback Cyrus Jones rode the exercise bike in a non-contact jersey next to first-team linebacker Denzel Devall. Neither, Saban said, are likely to practice all spring. Offensive lineman Grant Hill was not spotted and Saban said he was on "medical leave."

Jones, Alabama's top cover corner in 2014, has an injury with his hip cartilage. Saban said it dates back to last season. He started every game last season at cornerback and tied for the team high with three interceptions.

Devall has a cast on his left leg with an injury that he originally suffered at Ole Miss. He had off-season surgery to fix the ankle injury. A year ago, he started seven of the eight games he played and made 11 total tackles.

Hill's medical leave was for an undisclosed reason and Saban said he wouldn't elaborate on it.

The other missing player, running back Tyren Jones, continues to serve his indefinite suspension. Saban said nothing has changed with that punishment.