Alabama extends contracts of defensive coordinator, general manager and other assistants

Key Points:

• The University of Alabama's board of trustees approved new contracts for head coach Kalen DeBoer, defensive coordinator Kane Wommack, general manager Courtney Morgan, and most assistant coaches, with DeBoer receiving a $12.5 million annual salary.
• Defensive coordinator Kane Wommack's contract was extended through February 2029, increasing his salary from $1.85 million in 2026 to $2.65 million in 2028.
• General manager Courtney Morgan received his third contract extension through 2028, with his salary raised to $1.2 million annually, following previous increases due to external interest.
• Several assistant coaches, including new hires Derrick Nix (wide receivers), Adrian Klemm (offensive line), and Richard Owens (tight ends), signed multi-year contracts with varied salaries, while others like Ryan Grubb, Robert Gillespie, and Freddie Roach did not have new contracts presented.
• Other staff members such as quarterbacks coach Bryan Ellis, defensive backs coach Maurice Linguist, and special teams coordinator Jay Nunez received contract extensions with salary increases, while some personnel like director of player personnel Bob Welton did not have new contracts presented.