94 days until Alabama football kicks off the 2024 season

Alabama football’s 2024 season will get underway in 94 days!

In 94 days, Kalen DeBoer will usher in a new era of Alabama Crimson Tide football, replacing the legendary [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] as head coach in Tuscaloosa.

Coach DeBoer and the Crimson Tide will take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Aug. 31 to kick off the 2024 college football season inside Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Here at Roll Tide Wire, we will be counting down the days until Alabama football takes the field.

Today, with 94 days remaining, we will take a look at a former player who wore the No. 94, defensive lineman [autotag]DJ Dale[/autotag].

Dale was a rock-solid member of the Alabama defensive line from 2019-22 and would be undrafted in the 2023 NFL draft. However, the Buffalo Bills quickly picked him up as an undrafted free agent.

True freshman defensive lineman Edric Hill wears No. 94 for the Crimson Tide.

DJ Dale’s Photo Gallery

Bills’ Matt Barkley among multiple injury updates post-Steelers loss

#Bills’ Matt Barkley among multiple injury updates post-#Steelers loss:

It was injury added to insult for Buffalo Bills quarterback Matt Barkley against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

In the second week of the preseason, the Bills lost in oft-ugly fashion, 27-15. 

Barkley’s day started well: He entered the game as the second-string quarterback after he was No. 3 the week prior. Unfortunately, it was the same script as the one against the Indianapolis Colts.

After Barkley outplayed Kyle Allen last week when Allen went in the game before him, Allen returned the favor.

Although, Barkley made it easy on him after Barkley had three interceptions and four total turnovers.

That final giveaway, a fumble, is where Barkley was injured. The team announced that Barkley has sustained a right elbow injury.

Updates this soon are few and far between, but one came via the Buffalo News. Barkley said “we’ll see” when asked about an update:

Barkley was not alone on the injury report vs. the Steelers. A new addition was defensive end Shane Ray who is vying for a depth spot on the roster. A hamstring injury will not help his chances.

The final addition was DJ Dale. He sustained a back injury. It’s unclear if it’s related to the one he sustained last week against the Colts.

Two other notable names that did not play at all include running back Damien Harris (knee) and linebacker Terrel Bernard (hamstring). Both have been dealing with their respective injuries since last week.

After taking part in pregame warmups, tight end Dawson Knox (hand) and linebacker Tyler Matakevich (calf) did not suit up but are considered only day-to-day.

Bills Wire will continue to provide injury updates throughout the 2023 season.

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Bills vs. Steelers: 7 storylines to watch for in second preseason game

#Bills vs. #Steelers: 7 storylines to watch for in second preseason game:

Here are seven Buffalo Bills storylines to watch for during the lead up to the team’s second preseason matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers:

Bills’ Tommy Doyle escapes preseason injury concerns

#Bills’ Tommy Doyle escapes preseason injury concerns:

Injuries have been a problem for Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Tommy Doyle, but he’s avoided adding to his resume in that area for now.

In Buffalo’s 23-19 preseason win over the Indianapolis Colts, Doyle exited the game in the second quarter due to a knee injury.

Doyle, 25, was playing with the Bills’ second-string offense during the second quarter when he was rolled up on by a Colts defender. Doyle initially grabbed his leg but then completed the series which ended soon after thanks to an interception thrown by quarterback Kyle Allen.

On the ensuing drive, Buffalo moved down to their third-string offense led by quarterback Matt Barkley. Doyle was among the players to leave the game but then the injury designation was announced.

Post game, Buffalo head coach Sean McDermott said Doyle did injure the same knee Doyle previously hurt. It turned out Doyle only sustained a contusion. He has since returned to practice this week.

Since being selected in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL draft by the Bills, Doyle has been limited to only 12 games in two seasons. Staying healthy will be key for Doyle’s NFL future. Included in that is Doyle essentially missing the entire year last season due to an ACL injury.

In addition to Doyle, depth defensive tackle DJ Dale left the contest in the second half due to a rib/ back injury. He was also cleared to return to practice this week. Dale recorded a half sack against the Colts.

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Alabama football countdown to kickoff: 94 days

With 94 days remaining until Alabama kicks off the 2023 football season, let’s take a look at the guy who wore No. 94 for the Tide over the past few seasons, DJ Dale!

The Alabama Crimson Tide will take the field for the 2022 college football season in 99 days, as Middle Tennessee State visits Bryant Denny Stadium on Sept. 2.

Here at Roll Tide Wire, we will be counting down the days until [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] and his team take the field.

Today, with 94 days remaining, we will take a look at a player that wore the No. 94 over the past few seasons, defensive lineman [autotag]DJ Dale[/autotag].

Dale was a rock-solid member of the Alabama defensive line from 2019-22 and would be undrafted in the 2023 NFL draft. However, the Buffalo Bills quickly picked him up as an undrafted free agent.

True freshman defensive lineman Edric Hill currently wears No. 94 for the Crimson Tide.

DJ Dale’s Photo Gallery

Bills UDFA tracker following 2023 NFL draft

#Bills UDFA tracker following 2023 NFL draft:

The Buffalo Bills added six new pieces to their roster during the 2023 NFL draft.

After making their picks comes the convincing. The Bills look to add some value players to their roster via free agency.

Approximately 25-30 percent of the NFL consists of players who were not drafted. There is still a great deal of talent available for teams to sign following the draft.

Here is the reported list of the undrafted players who the Bills have signed thus far:

Former Alabama DL DJ Dale signs with Buffalo Bills

Former Alabama defensive lineman DJ Dale was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent on Saturday. Dale spent four seasons at Alabama.

Former Alabama defensive tackle DJ Dale signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent on Saturday.

Dale spent four seasons in Tuscaloosa and was virtually a starter in all of them. Dale played a mixture of defensive tackle and nose guard.

In four seasons, he recorded 74 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, and three fumble recoveries.

While he was not the flashiest interior defensive lineman that Alabama has had over the years, he always got the job done. He could be useful as a run-stopper and provide needed depth for the Bills’ defensive line unit.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the Alabama football program and its players at the next level.

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2023 NFL Draft Profile: Alabama DL DJ Dale

A closer look at DJ Dale’s profile ahead of the 2023 NFL draft!

On Thursday, April 27, the 2023 NFL draft will begin in Kansas City. As has been the case since [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] took over in Tuscaloosa, the Alabama Crimson Tide is expected to have more than its fair share of selections.

With the draft closing in, it is time to take a closer look at all of the potential draft selections that once wore the legendary crimson and white.

Alabama could have as many as 13 draft selections at the end of the month and from Bryce Young to DJ Dale we are going to profile each one of them.

Let’s take a look at a defensive lineman who is steady up the middle of the defense, DJ Dale.

Bucs full seven-round 2023 mock draft

Draft day is here, and the talk is over. Well, almost — Bucs Wire has one last mock draft for you:

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ first draft after the end of the Tom Brady era will set the tone for the franchise in 2023. After making enough moves in free agency with limited cap space to stay afloat this season, the Bucs’ 2023 draft class will be a mission statement for how general manager Jason Licht and head coach Todd Bowles want to remake the roster.

The Bucs have few immediate needs outside of offensive tackle. Even there, the positional flexibility that All-Pro Tristan Wirfs can provide by playing either left or right tackle keeps Tampa’s options open.

With most of Tampa’s starting jobs filled, this draft will be about building depth, particularly on the defensive line and secondary, and developmental projects for the roster two to three years from now at the offensive skill positions.

10 defensive tackles for the Eagles in the 2023 NFL draft

We’re previewing ten defensive tackle prospects for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2023 NFL Draft

Philadelphia had one of the NFL’s best defensive lines in the NFL last season.

Still, Fletcher Cox and Brandon Graham have returned, while Ndamukong Suh, Linval Joseph, Robert Quinn are free agents and Javon Hargrave signed with the 49ers.

Eagles GM Howie Roseman will undoubtedly address the position during the NFL draft, and we’re highlighting ten defensive tackles that fit.