The team was in the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility.

Freshman nose tackle DJ Dale (knee) returned to practice, but will not participate in Saturday’s closed scrimmage.

Junior defensive lineman LaBryan Ray (ankle) has been going through drills, doing more each day.

Graduate transfer Landon Dickerson was taking first-team reps at center. Emil Ekiyor Jr. was at right guard. Junior Chris Owens and senior Matt Womack, who have been limited, were second-team during the observation period. Freshman Pierce Quick has been out this week and reserve center Hunter Brannon has been limited.

Redshirt sophomore Chadarius Townsend continues to work with the running backs.

Injury rundown

• Redshirt junior cornerback Nigel Knott: The only player yet to practice, he’s out indefinitely with what Nick Saban only described as a medical issue.

• Senior interior linebacker Josh McMillon: Out indefinitely with a knee injury, could miss entire season.

• Freshman running back Trey Sanders: Out indefinitely with a foot injury, could miss entire season.

• Redshirt freshman defensive lineman Stephon Wynn had surgery following a high ankle sprain. Will likely miss another week.