Alabama defensive back Keon Sabb (3) and Alabama defensive back Red Morgan (16) defend a pass to Georgia wide receiver Anthony Evans III (5) which fell incomplete during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt) AP

It might not mean much once the kickoff happens in just over eight months, but Alabama Football is in a rare 9-4 slump. Whispers are swirling, with the Crimson Tide losing key players to the transfer portal and struggling to keep depth.

On Tuesday night, starting Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Jaeden Roberts made an official announcement on social media that he would return to Tuscaloosa for the 2025 season. With the decision of Roberts to return,