The Crimson Tide Wolf linebacker will forgo the NFL Draft and return to Tuscaloosa for his redshirt senior season.

In a world of quick exits, Ty Simpson chose unwavering loyalty, embodying Alabama's grit and commitment when it mattered most. His perseverance forged a true legend.

Alabama football will return its top pass rusher for 2026. Yhonzae Pierre is staying for his redshirt junior season, Alabama’s NIL collective announced Wednesday night. The NFL draft deadline for early entrants is Wednesday night.

Alabama football has another piece in place for its 2026 offensive line. Multiple outlets reported Monday that a second offensive lineman from Michigan will join the Crimson Tide.

Alabama linebacker Yhonzae Pierre will return to the Crimson Tide in 2026 with two seasons remaining of collegiate eligibility. Pierre follows Alabama safety Bray Hubbard, who announced his return Monday, Jan. 12.

There are 18 active FBS head coaches that spent time on Nick Saban's staff at Alabama, including the two leading their teams in the College Football Playoff National Championship

Meanwhile, up in North Alabama, a Skyline man is still recovering after he said an eight-point buck with orange bows on its antlers attacked him while he was out cutting trees. Al.com’s Heather Gann reports that the man snapped a picture of the deer as he was out dragging limbs to a brush pile.

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson turned down an offer for $6.5 million in NIL money to pursue his NFL dreams, according to a report from On3.com. Ole Miss and Tennessee also made significant offers, but Miami’s was the largest.

Morning feels like temperatures will be frigid in the teens across central Alabama. It is very important you are bundled up if you are outdoors during the morning. You will want those extra layers all day long as it will still feel more like the 20s in the afternoon even though the sky is sunny.