Auburn began the second half of spring practice on Tuesday as the Tigers held their ninth spring practice this afternoon at the Auburn Athletics Complex.

It was the first practice following Saturday's scrimmage, during which the quarterbacks were live.

Here's the latest news and observations from Tuesday's practice:

Offensive tackle Darius James was not a full participant in practice. James, who had been taking right tackle reps with the first and second teams, watched the offensive line from the side and did not wear a helmet

True freshman Marlon Davidson was working with the first-team defense ahead of Byron Cowart

During pre-practice drills, QBs & RBs alternated with 1st & 2nd teams. John Franklin III and Sean White began with the first team while Jeremy Johnson and Tyler Queen began with the second team

During pace drill: