SI.com Alabama opened spring practice trying to replace three stars who left early for the NFL and quarterback Greg McElroy while also dealing with off-the-field issues involving two safeties.
The Crimson Tide held its first practice Monday, a day after the arrest of All-American and team captain Mark Barron on a misdemeanor charge of hindering prosecution.
Coach Nick Saban said Barron "used poor judgment" in trying to protect someone else.
"I think Mark learned that he did not use good judgment in this case, in not saying what he could have said to help the police," Saban said.
Robby Green, who missed last season on NCAA suspension for unspecified issues, is now suspended for violating team rules. Saban said any disciplinary action taken against both players will be handled internally and not made public.