Former Alabama CB Suing Chiefs for Racial Discrimination: Roll Call
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Former Alabama CB and Kansas City Chiefs Director of Player Engagement Ramzee Robinson / Ramzee Robinson’s Instagram

Former Alabama cornerback Ramzee Robinson is suing the Kansas City Chiefs for racial discrimination and wrongful termination.

Robinson was fired from his job as the Chiefs’ director of player engagement after accusing Kansas City of discriminating against him because he is Black. He was a member of the Chiefs staff for nine years.

Robinson was accused of attacking a female co-worker but said that the Chiefs refused to show him the security footage. He was also allegedly being paid a salary of nearly $47,000 less than the average NFL team’s director of player engagement.

Additionally, the lawsuit claims that “the Chiefs paid African-American business employees less than their white counterparts,” per the Associated Press.

The Huntsville, Ala. native redshirted for the Crimson Tide in 2002 but played in 2003, 2005 and 2006. He was the very last pick of the 2007 NFL Draft and played his first two seasons with the Detroit Lions. Robinson was a member of the Philadelphia Eagles in 2009 and the Cleveland Browns after being waived in the same year.

Did You Notice?

Alabama football held its media day as the players got to pose for photos in the Crimson Tide uniform. Here are 19 slides with the ninth being a behind-the-scenes video.

Alabama gymnasts Chloe LaCoursiere, Natalia Pawlak and Rachel Rybicki were named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team after achieving 4.0 GPAs.

Former Alabama standout and current Baltimore Ravens All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey is really looking forward to next season following Wednesday’s signing of two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander.

Former Alabama softball pitcher Montana Fouts’ recent doubleheader win and save with the Talons earned her a new Topps Now card.

Former Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal made the switch from offensive tackle to guard on April 30. As OTAs have kicked off the seventh overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft has shown signs of improvement after a rough first three seasons with the Giants.

And speaking of former Alabama softball players on the Talons, Ally Shipman hit a two-run home run in the final inning against the Talons to cut the deficit to 4-3 with one out. Sharlize Palacios hit a walk-off two-run homer shortly after.

2026 Alabama quarterback commit Jett Thomalla is shining at the coveted Elite 11 event.

Alabama women’s basketball freshman guard Tianna Chambers introduced herself to Crimson Tide fans.

Alabama soccer is hosting a goalkeeping academy from July 17-20 for grades five and above.

Alabama volleyball landed a 2027 commitment from Addison Thompson-Stepp, who is a libero and also a defensive specialist.

Countdown to Crimson Tide’s 2025 Football Season Opener:

72 days.

On This Day in Crimson Tide History:

June 19, 1960: More than 100 former players of Wallace Wade were in Tuscaloosa for a reunion honoring the famed coach 30 years after he left Alabama for Duke. The reunion, ramrodded by Jeff Coleman, featured a presentation to Wade of a massive sterling silver service which includes a tray, pitcher and 12 goblets.

June 19, 1992: C.J. Mosley was born in Mobile, Ala.

Crimson Tide Quote of the Day:

“I really wanted him, and one of the guys that he played for is a very good friend of mine, Nick Saban, so I understand the whole philosophy of what he’s gone through. He’s had his ass chewed before, so I don’t have to worry about that because that’s how Nick is.”