A Night of Firsts for John Metchie III, Malachi Moore in Preseason Matchup: Roll Call

The Philadelphia Eagles and New York Jets squared off Friday night in a preseason matchup showcasing several former Alabama standouts aiming to secure their spots ahead of the NFL season.

The Eagles recently acquired wide receiver John Metchie III in a trade with the Houston Texans. Philadelphia sent tight end Harrison Bryant and a fifth-round draft pick to Houston in exchange for Metchie and a sixth-round pick. In his Eagles debut, the former Crimson Tide receiver recorded one catch for 14 yards — his first reception in a Philadelphia uniform.

The Jets selected former Alabama team captain and safety Malachi Moore in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. In the final preseason game of his rookie campaign, Moore shined with seven tackles, a pass deflection and his first career interception, picking off fellow rookie quarterback Kyle McCord in the first quarter.

John Metchie’s first catch as an Eagle: pic.twitter.com/g0qOK0W0Bj
— Philadelphia Eagles Central (@pheaglescentral) August 23, 2025

The rookie Malachi Moore comes down with the INT for the @nyjets!

Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/5agbZcwkTc
— NFL (@NFL) August 23, 2025

Here's the Roll Call for Saturday, August 23, 2025:

Friday's Crimson Tide Schedule:

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Alabama men's basketball head coach Nate Oats and assistant Preston Murphy met with the Boston Celtics. Oats has said on numerous occasions that he runs an NBA-style offense, and it looks like he’s picking the brain of the 2023-24 NBA champion head coach Joe Mazzulla.

Had a chance to talk & learn with some of the best conceptual minds in Basketball! #ContinuousGrowth 🐘🍀 pic.twitter.com/jux6ZZgjjD
— Preston Murphy (@coach_pmurph) August 22, 2025

Former Alabama golfer Justin Thomas is 7-under through two rounds of the Tour Championship in Atlanta. He’s tied for seventh, six strokes behind the leader.

Got some stars to align properly and was able to go out to East Lake today, and got to follow Justin Thomas on that incredible run on the front nine.

Leaving after 9 proved to be the jinx today. pic.twitter.com/zjcl1diTaQ
— Alabama Pro Updates (@BamaProUpdates) August 21, 2025

Alabama D2 hockey released its schedule for the 2025-26 season. The Crimson Tide will have 10 home games and four contests on the road.

This may just be our best season yet🔥

Introducing our 2025-2026 season schedule with the finest sisters in Tuscaloosa, Kylan & Izzy Darnell.

See at the rink, Frozen Tide Fans‼️ pic.twitter.com/AyEDWhwH5n
— Alabama Hockey D2 (@alabamahockeym2) August 22, 2025

Former Alabama baseball player Carter Johnson hit a home run for the Jupiter Hammerheads, the Single-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins.

Carter Johnson joins the shark party in Clearwater! pic.twitter.com/VCtaEICwq5
— Jupiter Hammerheads (@GoHammerheads) August 23, 2025

Countdown to Crimson Tide's 2025 Football Season Opener:

Seven days

On This Day in Crimson Tide History:

August 23, 2006: The television show “Two-A-Days” premiered on MTV. The show about the lives of students at Hoover High School focused on the football team during the season and featured some people who would be associated with the Alabama football program in the future.

Crimson Tide Quote of the Day:

Every time a player goes out there, at least 20 people have some amount of influence on him. His mother has more influence than anyone. I know because I played, and I loved my mama.
Paul W. “Bear” Bryant

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