TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Two Alabama defenders sported black, no-contact jerseys and did not participate in the Crimson Tide’s first of two preseason scrimmages on Saturday afternoon.

Redshirt senior linebacker Jamey Mosley and sophomore safety Daniel Wright wore slings on their left and right arms, respectively, Saturday, and coach Nick Saban explained why.

“Jamey Mosley was out of the scrimmage today because of a separated shoulder,” Saban said. “I don’t think this is a long-term injury, something that he’ll probably work back into. May be out for several days. Certainly, we’re hoping that he’ll be back for the first game.

“D. Wright also has a shoulder issue that is being evaluated, has been evaluated. I don’t think we’ve come to a conclusion on what the best course of action is. Dr. Cain and family are sort of working through that right now. We’re hoping this is something that can be managed and maybe he can play this season, but that kind of remains to be seen.”

Mosley and Wright were both missing from Alabama’s Friday practice session, too.

Mosley had been the third outside linebacker through drills behind expected starters Anfernee Jennings and Christian Miller in fall camp. The former walk-on saw time in 13 games last year, making three starts and totaling 13 tackles with 1.5 tackles for loss and one sack.

Wright had also been practicing with the second team alongside Jared Mayden at safety. As a true freshman in 2017, Wright played in all 14 games, collecting 10 tackles, all of which came on kickoff coverage, a total that tied for the team lead in that category. Based on Saban’s remarks, Wright is expected to miss more time than Mosley and at a position lacking experienced depth.

Alabama S Daniel Wright

The good news for Alabama, however, is sophomore safety Xavier McKinney returned to the field after being absent during Friday’s practice viewing. McKinney would later return in a black, no-contact jersey but wore crimson Saturday and performed well in the scrimmage.

“Xavier McKinney has done a really, really good job,” said Saban when asked about the secondary. “He really started to come into his own at the end of last year and just never had much opportunity to play.”

The Crimson Tide is already without outside linebacker Terrell Lewis (ACL) and defensive lineman Stephon Wynn (ligament strain). Wynn, however, was at Saturday’s scrimmage in a bulky brace on his right knee. Saban said Wynn will be “out for a little bit of time.”

Alabama will return to practice Monday, Aug. 13, for its ninth practice session of the preseason.

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