Former Alabama safety Ronnie Harrison Jr. re-signs with Indianapolis Colts

Former Alabama safety Ronnie Harrison Jr. re-signed with the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday.

The Indianapolis Colts decided to bring back one former Alabama safety on Thursday. The Colts agreed to terms with safety Ronnie Harrison Jr. The Florida native spent the 2023 season with the Colts.

In 2023, Harrison Jr. played in seven games for the Colts. He made three starts on the year. Altogether, Harrison Jr. recorded 20 tackles and two interceptions. The Colts use Harrison Jr. at linebacker as well as at safety.

The Colts recently signed former Alabama defensive tackle Raekwon Davis. Now, Harrison Jr. and Davis will be reunited in Indianpolis next season. Both figure to be key pieces on the Colts defense.

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Former Alabama center Bradley Bozeman expected to be released by Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers are expected to release former Alabama center Bradley Bozeman at the start of the new league year. Bozeman spent two seasons with the Panthers organization.

One of the top interior offensive lineman in the NFL will likely be looking for a new home for the 2024-2025 season. Former Alabama center Bradley Bozeman is expected to be released by the Carolina Panthers at the start of the league year.

Bozeman began his professional career with the Baltimore Ravens in 2018. He spent four seasons with the Ravens organization. Bozeman made 49 starts and played both guard and center for the Ravens.

In 2022, Bozeman signed a one-year contract with the Panthers. Following the season, he signed a three-year extension worth $18 million. In the two seasons that Bozeman spent in Carolina, he made 28 starts.

Now, the former Walter Payton Man of the Year for the Ravens will be joining a new team with hopes of making an immediate impact. Bozeman is one of the more experienced lineman in the league. It should not take long for someone to sign the native of Roanoke, Alabama.

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Former Alabama WR Jerry Jeudy traded from Denver Broncos to Cleveland Browns

Former Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy was traded from the Denver Broncos to the Cleveland Browns on Saturday. Jeudy will help add to a Browns receiving core that is led by former Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper.

Two former Alabama wide receivers will be able to suit up alongside one another next season. Jerry Jeudy and Amari Cooper will be teaming up in the AFC North next season.

On Saturday afternoon, the Denver Broncos and Cleveland Browns agreed on a trade that would send Jeudy to Cleveland for a fifth and sixth round draft pick in 2024.

Jeudy had been linked to the Browns during previous trade deadlines. Now, he will have the opportunity to join forces with Cooper to form one of the top receiving duos in the AFC, much less in the NFL.

Jeudy spent the first four years of his professional career with the Broncos. Over the course of his career, Jeudy has reeled in 211 receptions for 3,053 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns.

A change of scenery was likely the best option for Jeudy moving forward. The Broncos have decided to part ways with several key assets in recent days. It seemed like only a matter of time before Jeudy was traded elsewhere. The Florida native will join one of the top offenses in the AFC and will add experience at the wide receiver position. It will be interesting to see how he performs in Cleveland.

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5 ideal landing spots for former Alabama safety Eddie Jackson

Former Alabama safety Eddie Jackson was recently released by the Chicago Bears. Roll Tide Wire lists five ideal landing spots for Jackson.

Last week, the Chicago Bears decided to part ways with former Alabama safety Eddie Jackson. Jackson spent his entire NFL career in Chicago and will now join a new team for the first time in his NFL career.

A reunion does not seem likely at this point in time. By making the move, the Bears were able to clear up a lot of cap space. Meaning Jackson’s time in the Windy City has likely come to an end. He could return to the team down the line, but he will suit up elsewhere next season.

Roll Tide Wire takes a look at five ideal landing spots for Jackson.

5 ideal landing spots for RB Josh Jacobs in free agency

If Las Vegas Raiders RB Josh Jacobs hits NFL free agency, here are five teams that could be a good fit.

There is a chance that former Alabama running back Josh Jacobs does not return to the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders do not plan to place the franchise tag on Jacobs, but the two sides have been working towards a new contract.

The two sides have been unable to agree on a long-term deal for a while now. Jacobs played the 2023 season under the team’s franchise tag.

There appears to be interest from both sides in keeping him with the franchise, but the clock is ticking and Jacobs could soon be a free agent.

Roll Tide Wire takes a look at five ideal landing spots for Jacobs if the two sides decide to part ways.

Former Alabama safety Nick Perry to join Seattle Seahawks as member of defensive coaching staff

Former Alabama safety Nick Perry will be joining the Seattle Seahawks coaching staff as a defensive assistant. Perry previously coached for the Atlanta Falcons.

Former Alabama safety Nick Perry began his NFL career as a player before ultimately deciding to go down the coaching route. According to Matt Zenitz, Perry appears to be headed to Seattle to become a member of the Seahawks defensive coaching staff.

Perry spent the first two seasons of his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Alabama. Following the 2017 season, he became a defensive analyst.

After two seasons as a defensive analyst, Perry joined the Atlanta Falcons as an assistant defensive backs coach. He became an assistant wide receivers coach for the 2023 season.

Now, all signs point toward Perry joining Mike Macdonald’s coaching staff in the Pacific Northwest. He will not be the only member of the Seahawks coaching staff with ties to Alabama. The Seahawks recently hired former Alabama offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb and offensive line coach Scott Huff.

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Kansas City Chiefs sign former Alabama defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs to a futures contract

Former Alabama defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has signed a futures contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. Buggs joined the Chiefs practice squad toward the end of the regular season.

Former Alabama defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs was a member of the Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs this past season. The Mississippi native will remain with the Chiefs organization for the forseeable future after signing a futures contract with the team on Tuesday.

A futures contract is a contract that secures an NFL player to a team for the future. That player is not under contract until the start of the following league season, however.

For Buggs, this is a good opportunity for him to catapult his career. The former JUCO standout has spent time with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions over the course of his NFL career.

In five seasons, Buggs has recorded 89 tackles, four tackles for loss, and two sacks. In 56 games played, Buggs has made 23 starts.

It will be interesting to watch and see how Buggs’ professional career ensues in Kansas City. This seems like a good opportunity for him at this stage in his career.

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How did former Alabama defensive players perform statistically during the 2023 season?

Alabama is well-represented in the NFL. Roll Tide Wire takes a look at how former Alabama defensive players performed statistically during the 2023 NFL season.

It is difficult for a program to say that they have developed talent at the level that Alabama has in recent memory. Over the years, the Crimson Tide have produced some of the more elite talent in the NFL.

With that being the case, the general expectation is that Alabama will help send multiple players to the league year in and year out.

Defensively, Alabama is known for placing some of the top players into the league.

Several former Alabama players on the offensive side of the ball put their talents on display during the 2023 season.

Roll Tide Wire takes a look at how former Alabama players performed on the offensive side of the ball during the 2023 season.

How did former Alabama offensive players perform statistically during the 2023 season?

Alabama is well-represented in the NFL. Roll Tide Wire takes a look at how former Alabama offensive players performed statistically during the 2023 NFL season.

It is difficult for a program to say that they have developed talent at the level that Alabama has. Over the years, the Crimson Tide have produced some of the more elite talent in the NFL.

With that being the case, the general expectation is that Alabama will help send multiple players to the league year in and year out.

Offensively, Alabama is known for placing some of the top skill position players into the league.

Several former Alabama players on the offensive side of the ball put their talents on display during the 2023 season.

Roll Tide Wire takes a look at how former Alabama players performed on the offensive side of the ball during the 2023 season.

Former Alabama LB Will Anderson Jr. named PFWA Defensive Rookie of the Year

Former Alabama outside linebacker Will Anderson Jr. had a stellar rookie season with the Houston Texans. He was named the PFWA Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Former Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. was named the PFWA Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Anderson Jr. was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. He was drafted by the Houston Texans.

The Georgia native showed up and showed out during his rookie campaign. In 16 games, Anderson Jr. tallied 45 tackles and seven sacks.

He was an intrical part of the Texans defense led by former Alabama linebacker Demeco Ryans. Not to mention, he was also joined on the defensive side of the ball by former Alabama linebackers Henry To’oTo’o and Christian Harris.

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