For the first time since getting hurt against Florida State, Christian Miller and Terrell Lewis were present and practicing during a media viewing period on Wednesday.

So was fellow injured linebacker Mack Wilson, who has been working back from a foot injury suffered against LSU earlier this month.

It's no doubt a positive sign.

While coach Nick Saban said on Monday that he was unsure whether any of the three will be available for the Iron Bowl on Saturday, he didn't rule out that one, two or possibly all three could be back for the game.

All three were in black non-contact jerseys, which is to be expected.

Here are some other notes from the media viewing period:

-- Left guard Ross Pierschbacher was also present for practice for the first time suffering a high ankle sprain against Mississippi State Nov. 11. Like the linebackers, he was in a black non-contact jersey. J.C. Hassenauer was still working as the first-team left guard during contact drills.

-- Wilson lined up as the dime linebacker with the first-team defense.

-- Star defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick was again practicing and seemingly moving around fine.

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