The first wave of signings as NFL free agency opened on Wednesday snapped up seven of the unrestricted free agents with Alabama football roots. But 11 more state players who earned that designation at 3 p.m. CDT Wednesday don't have an announced deal in place yet.
The players from Alabama high schools and colleges who were unrestricted free agents who have signed or have been announced as having reached an agreement on a contract are:
- Offensive tackle Andre Smith (Huffman, Alabama), who's joining the Arizona Cardinals
The unrestricted free agents with Alabama football roots who haven't hooked up with a team yet include:
- Linebacker Karlos Dansby (Woodlawn, Auburn)
- Defensive tackle Quinton Dial (Clay-Chalkville, Alabama)
- Guard D.