Senior defensive back Jermaine Whitehead has been reinstated to the football team following a four-game suspension for undisclosed reasons.
Malzahn wouldn't go into detail regarding the cause of his suspension, stating that the information is between "me and him."
"He practiced with the team on Sunday," Malzahn said. "He's going to do everything he can to return and put himself back on the field. I don't know how long that is going to take."
Malzahn gave no timetable for the senior's return.
Whitehead had two interceptions in Auburn's opening two games against Arkansas and San Jose State prior to his suspension.
Malzahn also announced that freshman wide receiver would miss the rest of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery.
"Truitt had surgery and he will be out for the year," Malzahn said. "That's a guy that was coming and played well, but hurt his shoulder. We just wanted to do the right thing and get it fixed for the future."
Truitt, a true freshman from Monroe, Georgia, had two catches for 13 yards prior to his injury.
Malzahn said the team will pursue a medical hardship waiver to grant Truitt an extra season of eligibility due to his injury.
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