“We have a couple of options there,” coach Nick Saban said. “Grant Hill and Austin Shepherd both can play tackle. Whichever one plays right and whichever one plays left would be one option, and leave Leon [Brown] where he is. Hill has played pretty well when he’s had to play this year, so far. He is a guy we will give an opportunity to, at least in practice.”
Robinson suffered a high ankle sprain against Tennessee. Saban said he will be out for at least two weeks. After the injury, Leon Brown moved from right guard to take Robinson’s position while redshirt freshman Bradley Bozeman took Brown’s spot at right guard.
Saban also gave updates on injuries sustained by running back T.J. Yeldon and tight end Brian Vogler.
“Vogler and Yeldon probably won’t do a lot in practice this week. Both guys are just beat up and need a little time,” Saban said.
Saban also announced running back Tyren Jones, who was not at practice Tuesday, is suspended.
“If Tyren Jones does what he is supposed to, maybe he will be back sometime soon,” Saban said.
Jones has carried the ball 22 times this year for 123 yards and one touchdown, mostly in garbage time when Alabama has had a significant lead. Saban said Jalston Fowler will see more time as a running back to help with its depth.
The team is already without Kenyan Drake, who is out for the season, and safety Ronnie Clark, who moved to running back after Drake’s injury but tore his Achilles and is out for the season.
Practice report:
-The team practiced in shoulder pads, helmets and shorts.
-Running back T.J. Yeldon (foot) wore a black, no-contact jersey. Tight end Brian Vogler (knee) also wore a black, no-contact jersey. Both worked with trainers on the side of the field. Yeldon wore a boot on his right foot while Vogler had a brace on his right knee.
-Left tackle Cameron Robinson, who suffered a high ankle sprain against Tennessee, was not at practice. Austin Shepherd shifted over from right tackle to left tackle while Leon Brown took Shepherd’s place.
-Linebacker Denzel Devall (ankle) returned to practice. Devall sustained the injury against Ole Miss.
-Wide receiver Christion Jones went through drills without being limited. Jones sat out Saturday’s game against Tennessee.
-Scouts from the Buffalo Bills and Atlanta Falcons were in attendance.
