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FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers is shown on the sidelines during an NFL football game between the Colts and Baltimore Ravens in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, file photo. On Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, the 39-year-old Indian Alabama News
St. Michael Catholic High School football coach Philip Rivers coming out of retirement, signs deal with Indianapolis Colts

Decatur native Philip Rivers hasn't played in the NFL since January 2021, but that could soon change as the 44-year-old St. Michael Catholic High School football coach has signed a deal to join the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad.

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KCarl Smith: NFL male cheerleaders — LGBTQ agenda?

The NFL, willingly or not, is acting as a conduit for that cultural experimentation. Instead of celebrating athletic skill and American tradition, the league is prioritizing messaging and signaling.

Male cheerleader performs at Vikings game Alabama News
'That's not going to happen in the South': Tuberville slams NFL over addition of male cheerleaders

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) didn't mince words in reaction to the Minnesota Vikings unveiling two male cheerleaders, Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn, to its squad ahead of the season.

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Lane Kiffin suggests Nick Saban misses coaching and could get back into NFL — 'I’m not sure he won’t come back'

Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin thinks legendary Alabama football coach Nick Saban could make a comeback to coaching, this time in the NFL.

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NFL Hall of Famer turned Alabama farmer John Hannah struggles to keep cattle farm as Congress debates Farm Bill

Alabama farmers are struggling to stay afloat and one former NFL Hall of Famer says he knows firsthand.

Nov 26, 2022; Tuscaloosa, Al, USA; Owen Pappoe (0) celebrates incompletion during the game between Auburn and Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama News
Colby Wooden, Owen Pappoe and Anders Carlson get names called on Day 3 of NFL Draft

In the final day of the 2023 NFL Draft, three more Tigers were selected to join NFL rosters.

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Derick Hall, Tank Bigsby selected in NFL Draft

On Day Two of the 2023 NFL Draft, Auburn had two selections from this year's draft class. Edge Derick Hall was one of the first players taken off the board on Friday, going to the Seattle Seahawks as the No. 37 overall pick. As the third round moved along, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected Tank Bigsby with the No. 88 pick, pairing him with starter Travis Etienne.

Colby Wooden (25) and Derick Hall (29) share a moment after the game. Auburn vs Alabama  on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Todd Van Emst/AU Athletics Alabama News
Auburn players expected to be selected in the 2023 NFL Draft

After months of preparation, drills, practices and meetings, the NFL Draft is here. Later tonight, 256 players will hear their names called and fulfill a lifelong dream of making it to the NFL. Auburn has several players declared for the draft, and ESPN's Matt Miller has built a mock draft covering all seven rounds.

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NFL Draft set to begin on Thursday night

The first few selections of the NFL Draft will have an Alabama flavor.

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Attorney says NFL prospect from Mobile hit by drunk driver in fatal crash has been released from hospital

A Mobile football star turned NFL prospect is a "fighter" and is in good spirits after being released from the hospital following a fatal crash.

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Tua Tagovailoa says he considered retirement 'for a time' — 'It would be hard for me to walk away from this game'

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa revealed on Wednesday that he had considered retirement "for a time" after a Christmas Day concussion cut his 2022-2023 season short.

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Jalen Hurts on Super Bowl loss: 'You either win or you learn'

After the game, Hurts said it was a "tough" loss but that he would be able to "learn" from it.

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Former Troy defensive end DeMarcus Ware elected to the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame

DeMarcus Ware played in 12 NFL seasons with the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos.

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28 players with Alabama ties invited to the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine

Players from Alabama, Auburn, Troy, UAB and South Alabama were invited to the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine.

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Former Crimson Tide linebacker DeMeco Ryans gets NFL head coaching job

Tuesday the Houston Texans agreed to a six year contract with former Alabama linebacker DeMeco Ryans to be their next head coach.

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Crimson Tide football legend John Hannah — 'I always loved Alabama'; Says Bear Bryant taught him how to 'outwork everybody'

During an appearance on this week's "1819 News: The Podcast," NFL Hall of Fame offensive lineman John Hannah, who starred at the University of Alabama, discussed his football career, including playing for legendary football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant.

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Former Alabama WR John Metchie III diagnosed with leukemia

Former Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III said on Sunday that he was diagnosed with leukemia and will probably not play in his first NFL season with the Houston Texans.