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ESPN personality not pleased with Kalen DeBoer’s extension at Alabama

Not everyone is pleased with the University of Alabama’s decision to extend head football coach Kalen DeBoer for another seven years. The Board of Trustees compensation committee approved a new seven-year, 87.5 million extension for Coach DeBoer on Wednesday.

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First-round QB Ty Simpson in best possible situation with Rams

In one of the surprises of the first round, the Los Angeles Rams selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Rams’ message to Matthew Stafford after picking Ty Simpson revealed

Winners, losers from first round of 2026 NFL Draft: Giants rock it, Steelers blow it

The 'Passing leaders in a Conference Title loss' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 23

Rams should look to Packers QB Jordan Love when formulating plan for Alabama QB Ty Simpson

The Green Bay Packers have established the blueprint for developing quarterbacks. The Los Angeles Rams should now follow it after selecting Alabama Crimson Tide QB Ty Simpson.

Rams Draft QB Ty Simpson At No. 13

Ty Simpson hits back at those who ripped him ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

Nick Saban gives advice to team that takes Ty Simpson in 2026 NFL Draft

The '2024 NFL Week 1 starting quarterbacks' quiz

Nate Oats News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 23

Is Nate Oats Worth a Top-5 Salary in College Basketball? Just a Minute

Welcome to BamaCentral’s "Just a Minute," a video series featuring Alabama Crimson Tide on SI's beat writers. Multiple times per week, the writers will group up or film solo to provide their take on a topic concerning the Crimson Tide or the landscape of college sports.

Kalen Deboer News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 23

Updated details for Kalen DeBoer’s buyout under extension

Kalen DeBoer earned a seven-year extension after two seasons as the head football coach for the Alabama Crimson Tide. If the Crimson Tide were to fire DeBoer without cause during the 2026 season, it would have to pay him $67.5 million under the extension.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 23

Who Drafts Kadyn Proctor and Ty Simpson? The Joe Gaither Show

It's time for the NFL Draft on "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez as Thursday's program welcomes Katie Windham into the show to discuss Kalen DeBoer's new contract, tonight's first round of draft and both diamond sports traveling up to Knoxville to take on Tennessee.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 23

Ty Simpson hits back at those who ripped him ahead of draft

Ty Simpson hits back at those who ripped him ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

Over the past handful of months, the Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback became the most polarizing prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft class.

Nick Saban gives advice to team that takes Ty Simpson in 2026 NFL Draft

Cardinals may have made huge Ty Simpson decision before 2026 NFL Draft

Is report about Jets' Ty Simpson plan an NFL Draft smokescreen?

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

Morgan Wallen News / A to Z Sports / April 23

Morgan Wallen changed the lyrics to one of his songs during concert at Alabama’s Bryant-Denny Stadium and Vols fans aren’t happy

Country music superstar and noted Tennessee Vols superfan Morgan Wallen played a concert at Bryant-Denny Stadium, the home of the Alabama Crimson Tide, this past weekend in Tuscaloosa.

Ty Simpson News / Yardbarker / April 23

Is report about Jets' Ty Simpson plan an NFL Draft smokescreen?

Some believe the Arizona Cardinals will either move back up into the first round to grab Simpson or hope that he falls to them at overall pick No. 34. The Jets may have something to say about that.

NFL coordinator offers strong advice to teams that may draft Ty Simpson

Cardinals may have made huge Ty Simpson decision before 2026 NFL Draft

Ty Simpson makes final pitch to Steelers amid NFL Draft uncertainty

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The 'QBs from the 2013 NFL season' quiz

Ty Simpson News / Yardbarker / April 23

Ty Simpson makes final pitch to Steelers amid NFL Draft uncertainty

As of Thursday morning, the draft stock of Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson remained a moving target among pockets of NFL media analysts and reporters.

Steelers' Art Rooney II singing different tune about Aaron Rodgers after concerning update

NFL coordinator offers strong advice to teams that may draft Ty Simpson

Will potential Jimmy Garoppolo retirement convince Rams to make surprising Ty Simpson decision during 2026 NFL Draft?

How Carson Beck may be impacting Jets' Ty Simpson decision

The 'Most 2-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 23

Cardinals may have made huge Simpson decision before draft

Cardinals may have made huge Ty Simpson decision before 2026 NFL Draft

The Cardinals are on track to have journeymen QBs Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew II on their roster this fall.

Nick Saban gives advice to team that takes Ty Simpson in 2026 NFL Draft

Fernando Mendoza explains why he'll skip the 2026 NFL Draft

NFL Draft 2026: True-or-false predictions for David Bailey, Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love and Round 1

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

Germie Bernard News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 23

Five-time Pro-Bowl wide receiver warns NFL teams to not sleep on Alabama wide receiver

It looks as if Jarvis Landry feels it will be a big mistake for NFL teams to sleep on Germie Bernard in the 2026 NFL Draft. “Please Don’t Sleep On Germie Bernard!!!” Landry posted to X ahead of the draft.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / April 23

Nick Saban gives advice to team that takes Ty Simpson in 2026 NFL Draft

Nick Saban offered some advice for teams that may have Simpson on their draft boards heading into Thursday night.

NFL Draft 2026: True-or-false predictions for David Bailey, Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love and Round 1

How Kalen DeBoer's extension will impact Alabama's football program

The 'Passing leaders by NFL team' quiz

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 23

Alabama football continues push for North Carolina wide receiver by visiting him

Alabama football recently made a stop in Shelby, North Carolina, to check in on Namajay Thompson. Thompson is a 2027 wide receiver prospect, and he is considered a top wide receiver target for the Crimson Tide.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 23

Alabama GM earns pay raise in new contract

Several coaches for the University of Alabama met with the Board of Trustees compensation committee on Wednesday to be approved for new contracts. Courtney Morgan, the general manager for the Crimson Tide’s football program, was one of multiple football staffers to meet with the committee.

Kalen Deboer News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 23

Alabama football’s head coach Kalen DeBoer reacts to contract extension

Kalen DeBoer released a statement after receiving a seven-year contract extension from the University of Alabama. DeBoer will now get paid $12.5 million annually.

Kalen Deboer News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Alabama Coach Kalen DeBoer Agrees to Massive 7-Year Extension

Kalen DeBoer is staying in Tuscaloosa, and Alabama made sure to lock that in with a deal worth the weight. The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees Compensation Committee approved a contract extension for the Alabama Crimson Tide head coach on Wednesday.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 22

Bama Baseball Blunders and Alabama Football Discussions on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's get it popping on a Wednesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez after Alabama baseball dropped another midweek matchup against an inferior opponent.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 22

Alabama Women's Basketball Adds Big 12 Forward For Pauline Love's First Season: Roll Call

Alabama women's basketball announced another addition to its 2026-27 roster as former Cincinnati forward Kylie Torrence is transferring to Tuscaloosa to join the Crimson Tide.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 21

No. 2 Alabama Softball Blanks Blazers in Final Midweek Game

Alabama softball had one final non-conference matchup before entering the most important stretch of the season, and the Crimson Tide passed its final midweek test.

Morgan Wallen News / A to Z Sports / April 21

Tennessee Vols superfan Morgan Wallen quickly made up for being seen with former Alabama coach Nick Saban with an incredible gesture

Tennessee Vols superfan and country music superstar Morgan Wallen played a concert at Bryant-Denny Stadium, the home of the Alabama Crimson Tide, last weekend in Tuscaloosa.

Ty Simpson News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20

Indiana DC blasts Ty Simpson for comments about his defense

Simpson said in a recent appearance on the “Down 2 Business” podcast that nothing about Indiana’s defense had surprised him during the Hoosiers’ 38-3 win in January’s CFP quarterfinal.

Simpson landing with one team is seen as ‘inevitable’

Cardinals' Jacoby Brissett makes decision amid Simpson rumors

Cardinals seem to be leaving door open for Simpson to be starting QB

Former exec: Steelers should 'strongly consider' taking Simpson in first round

How Aaron Rodgers is impacting Steelers' Simpson decision