Alabama Stars Sit Out NFL Opener | Huntsville News

Alabama ties hit hard as two homegrown NFL centers, Connor Lew (Auburn) and Parker Brailsford, sit out Week 1 of the 2026 season—just as they prepared for their debuts. Meanwhile, Tua Tagovailoa (Crimson Tide) and Owen Pappoe (Auburn) also miss key matchups due to injury or roster decisions, highlighting the unpredictable start to the season. But resilience shines too: Riley Leonard steps in as emergency QB, proving depth matters when things don’t go as planned. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.al.com/nfl/2026/09/a-pair-of-centers-with-alabama-roots-are-out-for-the-nfls-opening-week.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/33657f6e31ef4d13 Report issues to [email protected].