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How former Alabama players performed in Week 18 of NFL season

Roll Tide Wire takes a close look at how former Alabama players performed in Week 18 of the NFL season.

Alabama is one of the top programs in the country when it comes to producing NFL talent. The Crimson Tide are well-represented on both sides of the ball and at just about every position on the football field.

Week 18 of the 2023 season kicked off on last Thursday night and concluded on Monday night, which means there were a lot of former Alabama players suiting up for their respective professional teams.

Believe it or not, 26 of the 32 teams in the NFL have at least one Alabama player on its roster. There are not many college programs that can say the same.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down how former Alabama players performed in their Week 18 matchups.

Former Alabama DL Isaiah Buggs signs with Chiefs practice squad

Former Alabama Isaiah Buggs was signed to the Chiefs practice squad on Thursday. Buggs was waived by the Detroit Lions on Tuesday.

One former Alabama player got a new opportunity on Thursday. Defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad. Earlier in the week, Buggs was waived by the Detroit Lions.

Buggs has been in the NFL since 2019. He was drafted in the sixth round by the Pittsburgh Steelers. There, he spent three seasons. Buggs 31 tackles and two tackles for loss.

After being released by the Steelers, he briefly played for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Soon after, he was signed by the Lions. In two seasons with the Lions, Buggs made 16 starts. He tallied 58 tackles, two sacks, and two tackles for loss.

Now, Buggs has the opportunity to earn a spot on the Chiefs’ active roster heading into the playoffs.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow former Alabama football players in the NFL.

Detroit Lions waive former Alabama DL Isaiah Buggs

Former Alabama defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs was waived by the Detroit Lions on Tuesday. Buggs spent the past two seasons in the Lions organization.

After spending the past two seasons in Detroit, the Lions have parted ways with former Alabama defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs. On Tuesday, the Lions waived Buggs in a series of moves to bring defensive tackle Alim McNeil off of the injured reserve list.

Buggs has spent five seasons in the NFL. He spent the first three seasons of his professional career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. As a Steeler, he played in 29 games tallying 31 tackles and two tackles for loss.

In January of 2021, Buggs was released by the Steelers and signed to the Las Vegas Raiders practice squad.

In the offseason, Buggs signed with the Lions. In two seasons, he accumulated 58 tackles, two sacks, and two tackles for loss. Not to mention, he also made 16 starts in a Lions uniform.

Buggs will likely be signed in the coming days or weeks. He has been a valuable defensive lineman in the NFL. His ability to rotate in with other defensive linemen and be a factor has certainly stood out. It will be intriguing to see which team gives Buggs his next opportunity in the league.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the latest news regarding former Alabama players in the NFL.

How former Alabama players performed in Week 17 of NFL season

Roll Tide Wire takes a close look at how former Alabama players performed in Week 17 of the NFL season.

Alabama is one of the top programs in the country when it comes to producing NFL talent. The Crimson Tide are well-represented on both sides of the ball and at just about every position on the football field.

Week 17 of the 2023 season kicked off on last Thursday night and concluded on Monday night, which means there were a lot of former Alabama players suiting up for their respective professional teams.

Believe it or not, 26 of the 32 teams in the NFL have at least one Alabama player on its roster. There are not many college programs that can say the same.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down how former Alabama players performed in their Week 17 matchups.

How former Alabama players performed in Week 16 of NFL season

Roll Tide Wire takes a close look at how former Alabama players performed in Week 16 of the NFL season.

Alabama is one of the top programs in the country when it comes to producing NFL talent. The Crimson Tide are well-represented on both sides of the ball and at just about every position on the football field.

Week 16 of the 2023 season kicked off on last Thursday night and concluded on Monday night, which means there were a lot of former Alabama players suiting up for their respective professional teams.

Believe it or not, 26 of the 32 teams in the NFL have at least one Alabama player on its roster. There are not many college programs that can say the same.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down how former Alabama players performed in their Week 16 matchups.

Social media reacts to former Alabama DL Christian Barmore having career night

Social media was quick to react to former Alabama defensive lineman Christian Barmore’s dominant performance on Sunday Night Football.

Oftentimes, defensive linemen struggle to find their footing in the NFL. One player who established himself early on and has continued to dominate over the years is former Alabama defensive lineman Christian Barmore.

On Sunday night, Barmore showed out. That is the best way to put it. The Louisiana native recorded eight tackles, three sacks, and two tackles for loss for the New England Patriots. It was a stellar performance from Barmore on the biggest stage in the NFL — Sunday night football.

All eyes were on Barmore after his performance and rightfully so.

Roll Tide Wire takes a look at some of the reactions on social media following Barmore’s dominant performance against the Denver Broncos.

How former Alabama players performed in Week 15 of NFL season

Roll Tide Wire takes a close look at how former Alabama players performed in Week 15 of the NFL season.

Alabama is one of the top programs in the country when it comes to producing NFL talent. The Crimson Tide are well-represented on both sides of the ball and at just about every position on the football field.

Week 15 of the 2023 season kicked off on last Thursday night and concluded on Monday night, which means there were a lot of former Alabama players suiting up for their respective professional teams.

Believe it or not, 26 of the 32 teams in the NFL have at least one Alabama player on its roster. There are not many college programs that can say the same.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down how former Alabama players performed in their Week 15 matchups.

Former Alabama TE Miller Forristall signed to Los Angeles Rams practice squad

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Rams signed former Alabama tight end Miller Forristall to their practice squad.

The Los Angeles Rams have signed former Alabama tight end Miller Forristall to their practice squad.

The Georgia native went undrafted in the 2021 NFL Draft. Soon after, he was signed by the Tennessee Titans. Forristall served as a member of the Titans practice squad for several days before being waived.

Three weeks later, Forristall was signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad. There, he spent time on both the practice squad and active roster. Over the course of the next two seasons, Forristall played in six games with the Browns.

Following the 2022 season, Forristall signed a reserve/future contract with the New Orleans Saints. Several months later, Forristall was waived by the Saints.

Consequently, he signed with the Browns practice squad yet again. He spent three weeks on the practice squad before being waived.

Now, he will have the opportunity to be a member of a new organization and a new practice squad. Over time, he will have the opportunity to be elevated to the Rams active roster. For now, Forristall will continue to make a name for himself and earn his stripes on the Rams practice squad.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow former Alabama players in the NFL.

How former Alabama players performed in Week 14 of NFL season

Roll Tide Wire takes a close look at how former Alabama players performed in Week 14 of the NFL season.

Alabama is one of the top programs in the country when it comes to producing NFL talent. The Crimson Tide are well-represented on both sides of the ball and at just about every position on the football field.

Week 14 of the 2023 season kicked off on last Thursday night and concluded on Monday night, which means there were a lot of former Alabama players suiting up for their respective professional teams.

Believe it or not, 26 of the 32 teams in the NFL have at least one Alabama player on its roster. There are not many college programs that can say the same.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down how former Alabama players performed in their Week 14 matchups.

Former Alabama OT DJ Fluker signs with Las Vegas Raiders

Former Alabama offensive tackle DJ Fluker has signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Former Alabama offensive tackle DJ Fluker has signed with the Las Vegas Raiders. The news was first confirmed by Bleacher Report’s NFL insider, Jordan Schultz.

Fluker last played in the NFL in 2021 as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad.

In total, the Alabama native has played for six organizations in 11 years. Fluker previously played for the Los Angeles Chargers, New York Giants, Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins, Jaguars, and the Raiders.

Fluker has worked effortlessly to return to the NFL. According to Schultz, he has lost 50 pounds from working out in preparation of returning to the NFL. Now, he has the opportunity to make an impact for the Raiders. It will be interesting to see what kind of role he has heading into Week 14 of the regular season.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the latest regarding former Alabama players in the NFL.