Former Alabama defensive lineman Jarran Reed announced that he would be leaving the Seahawks. After being drafted by Seattle in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft and spending five seasons in the Pacific Northwest, the Alabama alumnus will be looking to take his talents elsewhere.
Former first team All-SEC Alabama catcher Alex Avila signs a one-year deal with the Nationals. Avila was an MLB All-Star in 2011 and is now in his 12th year in the majors.
Former first-round draft pick Dre Kirkpatrick has been released by the Cincinnati Bengals. Kirkpatrick started in 67 of his 99 games with the Bengals over the last eight years. Kirkpatrick was drafted with the 17th overall pick in the 2012 draft.