Alabama head coach Nick Saban has made preliminary contact with former Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt about returning to the defensive coordinator role, according to CBS Sports' Dennis Dodd.
Pruitt was the Crimson Tide's defensive coordinator for two seasons before leaving to coach the Vols in December 2017.
Alabama is looking to replace Pete Golding, who accepted the same position at Ole Miss this month.
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