Former Alabama WR Cam Sims makes first NFL catch; ex-Tide TE Hale Hentges snags first NFL TD

The Washington Redskins have heavily invested in former Alabama players on the defensive side of the ball, but they also have a couple of former Tide standouts on offense.

It has been a big day for those guys thus far on Sunday against the New York Giants.

First, ex-Tide WR Cam Sims made his first regular-season catch, going up high to snag this pass from QB Dwayne Haskins:

Cam Sims flashing. Haskins pass is a little high, but Sims uses his size to go up and snag it while boxing out the defender. picks up the first down #Redskins pic.twitter.com/WlKGWwbULU

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) December 22, 2019

Then, former Alabama TE Hale Hentges caught his first NFL touchdown pass, breaking away from a defender to make this grab:

Hale Hentges TD – Little Spider 3 Y Banana action! Typically the read is the fullback in the flat, but Haskins goes aggressive. Spots the outside corner trailing McLaurin in man, knows he has Hentges on the corner route. Hits it for the #Redskins TD pic.twitter.com/pSvAX0W7ZC

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) December 22, 2019

Even with those contributions from the former Alabama players, the Redskins still trail the New York Giants 21-14 in the second quarter.

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