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Alabama DB Eli Ricks dealing with back issues, held out since scrimmage

Alabama’s secondary took another his following its scrimmage last week.

Ahead of the first of two scheduled scrimmages of fall camp, Nick Saban shared that senior defensive back Khyree Jackson missed the session with a groin injury. But following the scrimmage, the Crimson Tide saw fellow defensive back Eli Ricks suffer a back injury.

Saban revealed on Wednesday during his press conference that the LSU transfer has not practiced since the first scrimmage but he doesn’t expect it to be a serious issue.

“He hasn’t been able to practice since the scrimmage,” Saban said. “He’s got a little back problem.