While the Evan Mathis watch goes on, as the All-Pro guard is still looking for his next NFL home following his recent departure from the Philadelphia Eagles, the rest of the Alabama contingency in the league is getting ready to go back to work.
On Friday, the first training camps will open as the Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns and New Orleans Saints rookies are due to report. The rookies and veterans of the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers have to show up Saturday, and every camp will be in full swing by Aug. 2.
The Hall of Fame Game, which opens the preseason, will be played Aug.