Alabama running back Damien Harris returned to the practice field Tuesday a suffering a “mild concussion” in The Citadel game. He sported a black, no-contact jersey in the viewing periods for local media but participated in nearly every drill, including work with the offensive line.

Wednesday on the SEC coaches teleconference, Nick Saban provided the latest on Harris, who had to go through the team’s concussion protocol after sustaining the injury this past Saturday.

“He cleared, and he practiced yesterday,” Saban said. “So, we hope, without setback, he’ll be OK.”

Harris was slow to get up after a 73-yard run, but after members of the training staff attended to him, he was able to jog off under his own power. The senior ran for 83 yards on seven carries against the Bulldogs and has rushed for 678 yards and seven scores on 108 carries this year.

Harris returned for his senior season but has evenly shared touches with Josh Jacobs and Najee Harris.

“For him as a leader and just being very unselfish, the adversity that he’s faced just sharing the ball and maybe not having the stats -- I don’t know his stats, but I know he was hoping for a huge breakout season,” redshirt senior center Ross Pierschbacher said. “But just to see the success we’ve had as an offense, I think, has helped him with this. Just shows the character and leadership that he has. I’ve seen him grow just as a person tremendously.”

Saban also provided updates on starting offensive linemen Deonte Brown (turf toe) and Alex Leatherwood (ankle). Brown did not play against The Citadel, and Leatherwood sustained a twisted ankle in the Crimson Tide’s last game. At practice this week, Brown has worked with the second-team offensive line, while Leatherwood has been limited. Seniors Lester Cotton and Joshua Casher have practiced with the first team at left and right guard, respectively.

According to Saban, both injured players are making nice progress.

“They’re both practicing today,” Saban said. “Deonte practiced yesterday. When you have injured players, you just have to go day-to-day, and even though they’ve practiced, what are their issues going to be moving forward? So, they’re day-to-day, but we’re optimistic that both guys are making very good progress.”

Alabama will practice again later this afternoon at 3:40 p.m. CT, and Saban will have a chance to address reporters again during a post-practice press conference, which will occur at 6 p.m.

Alabama will close out its 2018 regular season with it hosts its in-state rival Auburn on Saturday, Nov. 24, for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff. The 83rd Iron Bowl will air on CBS from Bryant-Denny Stadium.

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