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Former Alabama OT Evan Neal making progress since suffering knee injury

Former Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal returned to Giants practice for the first time since suffering a serious knee injury.

On Wednesday, New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll informed the media that former Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal returned to practice for the first time since suffering a knee injury. The injury occurred against the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 23.

Neal was drafted by the Giants with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He has been a staple for the Giants at right tackle this season alongside former Georgia offensive tackle Andrew Thomas who plays left tackle. The team has made it clear that the two former SEC standouts are the foundational pieces of their offensive line unit.

This is huge news for the Giants as they will enter the toughest stretch of their season in the coming weeks. Having the Alabama alum return from injury would be an immediate boost to an offensive line unit that has struggled over the past few weeks.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow Neal’s professional career as well as other former Alabama players in the NFL.

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How former Alabama players in the NFL performed in Week 10

Check out some of the top former Alabama players from Week 10 of the 2022 NFL season.

Alabama has been well-represented in the NFL for quite some time. Players in the past like Bart Starr, Ozzie Newsome, and Joe Namath have all paved the way for future success at the professional level.

Coach Saban and his staff have sent a lot of their former players to the NFL, and it has shown. Several of the current players in the league that have made positive contributions to their respective team’s success are Tua Tagovailoa, Jalen Hurts, and Amari Cooper.

Roll Tide Wire takes a look at how former Alabama players performed in Week 10 of the 2022 NFL season.

Former Alabama LB Reggie Ragland signed to Raiders’ practice squad

Reggie Ragland has signed to the Raiders’ practice squad. The native of Madison, Alabama last played for the New York Giants in 2021.

On Thursday, the Las Vegas Raiders added former Alabama linebacker Reggie Ragland to their practice squad. Ragland last played for the New York Giants in 2021 before becoming a free agent.

Ragland began his NFL career with the Buffalo Bills in 2016. He would spend one season with the organization before bouncing around the league. After he left Buffalo, he played for the Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, and the Giants.

Now, he will look to add depth in the Raiders’ linebacker room. The team has struggled this season on the defensive side of the ball. Hopefully, Ragland will be able to make the active roster by the end of the season. There is a good chance that he will as he reunites with former Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham in Las Vegas.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow Ragland’s career as well as other former Alabama players in the NFL.

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How former Alabama players in the NFL performed in Week 9

Check out some of the top former Alabama players from Week 9 of the 2022 NFL season.

Alabama is well-represented across the National Football League. From coast-to-coast, the Tide have produced some of the league’s best players over the years. Julio Jones, Derrick Henry, and Jalen Hurts are several fan favorites that have had successful careers.

As the 2022 NFL season continues, more former Alabama players emerge. Recently, former Alabama linebacker Christian Harris and running back Kenyan Drake both saw their roles increase on their respective teams.

Alabama fans will be glad to know how well-represented the university is both at the college and professional levels.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down how some of Alabama’s former players performed in Week 9 of the 2022 season.

Alabama Commits and former players share reactions to loss against LSU

Former Alabama players and top Crimson Tide commits expressed their emotions during and after Alabama’s Week 10 loss to LSU.

Alabama was unable to come away with a victory on Saturday night in Baton Rouge. The Crimson Tide fell to LSU by a final score of 32-31. Despite the loss, there were a variety of mixed emotions from the fans as well as former players.

Some took to social media to provide their opinions during and after the game. Some were frustrated while others were calling out position groups as well as members of the coaching staff. On the other hand, some were thinking positively.

Roll Tide Wire looks at what some of the former Alabama players said on Saturday night following the loss to LSU.

Former Alabama TE Irv Smith Jr. expected to miss time with high ankle sprain

Minnesota Vikings TE and Alabama alum Irv Smith Jr. will be sidelined for 8-10 weeks.

Former Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. has been placed on the Minnesota Vikings‘ injured reserve. Smith Jr. suffered a high ankle sprain in Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. He is expected to miss up to 10 weeks as a result of the injury.

The Vikings have utilized Smith Jr. as both a blocker as well as a pass-catcher. The fourth-year tight end has 88 career receptions for 844 receiving yards and nine touchdowns.

Unfortunately, he might miss the rest of the season. However, there is a slight possibility that he could return at some point in the playoffs.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to monitor Smith Jr.’s injury status as well as other former Alabama players in the NFL.

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How former Alabama players in the NFL performed in Week 8

Check out some of the top former Alabama players from Week 8 of the 2022 NFL season.

Several of Alabama’s former players have gone on to make positive contributions at the next level. A few of them that have put their talent on full display this season are Jalen Hurts, Amari Cooper, Minkah Fitzpatrick, and Derrick Henry.

The players that come out of Alabama are usually well-developed and prepared to make an immediate impact in the NFL. Several rookies that have done that up to this point are Christian Harris and Brian Robinson Jr.

Altogether, the Tide alumni have played well collectively. Today, Roll Tide Wire takes a look at some of the former Alabama players who performed in Week 8 of the 2022 NFL season.

Jalen Hurts not choosing sides in 2022 MLB World Series

The Houston native QB plays in Philadelphia. He speaks about the predicament with the 2022 MLB World Series.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and Alabama alumni Jalen Hurts was recently asked who he was rooting for in the 2022 MLB World Series. The series will feature the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros.

When asked by the media about which side he would be rooting for, this is what Hurts had to say:

“I’m Houston born and raised. I love my city. That’s my hometown. But my home now is Philly. And I love this city too”

It sounds like Hurts isn’t going to pick a dog in the fight. He is fond of both cities and is welcoming to both teams. Hurts has led the Eagles to a 6-0 record thus far this season. It sounds as if he is focused on representing the city that he is currently in, Philadelphia.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow Hurts’ professional career as well as other former Alabama players in the NFL.

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How former Alabama players in the NFL performed in Week 7

Check out some of the top former Alabama players from Week 7 of the 2022 NFL season.

Former Alabama Football stars are all over the NFL, with many teams having multiple members of the Crimson Tide on their roster.

In New England, quarterback Mac Jones is fighting for the starting job with rookie Bailey Zappe. After their loss on Monday night, the Patriots have a tough decision to make moving forward. Not to mention, running back Damien Harris has also seen limited touches with the emergence of Rhamondre Stevenson.

Other players like Minkah Fitzpatrick and Tua Tagovailoa were able to return to action after suffering injuries. Both were able to contribute in positive ways in their Week 7 matchup against one another.

As for the rest of the former Alabama players, Roll Tide Wire takes a look at how they performed in Week 7 of the 2022 season.

Former Alabama DB added to Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad

The Jacksonville Jaguars recently added former Alabama safety Deionte Thompson to their practice squad.

Former Alabama defensive back Deionte Thompson was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad on Tuesday. Thompson last played for the Arizona Cardinals.

As a safety at Alabama, Thompson tallied 112 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and three interceptions. The Texas native recorded 78 of the 112 tackles during his redshirt-junior season in 2018. Soon after, he would forgo his senior season and declare for the 2019 NFL Draft.

He went on to be drafted in the fifth round by the Cardinals. Thompson went on to spend four seasons with the organization before being waived in September.

Now, Thompson has found himself a new home with an opportunity to work his way up to the Jaguars’ active roster.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow Thompson’s professional career as well as other former Alabama players in the NFL.

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