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.