Two of Alabama’s projected starting linemen missed a portion of the team’s second scrimmage on Saturday. One didn’t play at all.

Right guard Jaeden Roberts “might be down for a little” but is believed to have avoided a “major” injury after getting hurt during UA’s practice.

Parker Brailsford is currently not with the team. Instead, he’s working with Alabama’s strength staff, per head coach Kalen DeBoer.

“Parker is just going through non-football-related things. He’s gonna be with us,” DeBoer said. “He’s never done anything wrong. It’s nothing like that. It’s working hard and he’s gonna be ready to go here sooner than later. Just taking it day by day. He’s gonna be here with us. It’s not a transfer thing. It’s nothing like that. Just want to make sure I’m clear. It’s nothing on his end where he’s done anything wrong or anything like that.”

Brailsford, who transferred to Washington shortly after DeBoer’s appointment in January, reportedly missed the team’s opening scrimmage last week and the first practices of April. Tony Tsoukalas of TideIllustrated.com cited a source that stated Brailsford’s absence was for “non-injury reasons.”

A reporter then asked UA offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan about Brailsford’s availability on Thursday and Sheridan deferred his answer to DeBoer.

When Brailsford committed on Jan. 21, the Tide was presumably set to have four of his former coaches in Tuscaloosa: DeBoer, JaMarcus Shephard (wide receivers), Ryan Grubb (offensive coordinator) and Scott Huff (offensive line). The latter two, however, left for roles with the Seattle Seahawks in February. Four former UW players also transferred. including quarterback Austin Mack.

With the Huskies, Brailsford won the Joe Moore Award, gifted to the nation’s best offensive line. He is listed as a redshirt sophomore, per UA’s roster. He entered spring practice in a competition for the team’s starting center position against James Brockermeyer.

“It all starts with having leadership skills and communication skills and having a high football IQ. You gotta understand the scheme. You gotta be able to communicate great to the guys next to you,” UA’s new offensive line coach Chris Kapilovic said last month.

In the first practice viewing session available to media on March 8, Brockermeyer worked with the first team with Brailsford on the second team. They switched on March 22, the second of three opportunities the media had to observe a portion of practice.

Roberts took over the starting role last fall midway through the season, providing stability to half of the line sandwiched between Seth McLaughlin and JC Latham.

Alabama will play its annual spring game on Saturday, April 13 in Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Nick Alvarez is a reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @nick_a_alvarez or email him at [email protected].