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Former Alabama linebackers coach Sal Sunseri.

(Photo by UA)

Former Alabama assistant Sal Sunseri is heading back to the NFL.

After spending the last two years coaching defensive ends at Florida State, Sunseri accepted a similar position on the Oakland Raiders' staff, AL.com learned on Thursday.

The news was first reported by 247sports.com.

Sunseri spent three years (2009-11) as Nick Saban's linebackers coach at Alabama. He departed Tuscaloosa for Tennessee in 2012, where he spent a season as Derek Dooley's defensive coordinator before landing at Florida State.

Sunseri's youngest son, Vinnie, was a safety for the Crimson Tide from 2011-14 and currently plays for the New Orleans Saints.

"Officially an Oakland Raiders fan! #BlackHole #WestCoastVibes," Sunseri's oldest son, Tino, tweeted on Thursday afternoon.

Previously, Sunseri was the Carolina Panthers' defensive line coach from 2002-08. During that time, he and newly tabbed Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio worked together.

Former Florida assistant Brad Lawing will replace Sunseri as the Seminoles' defensive ends coach, according to a report from Warchant.com.

Lawing spent the 2013 season as the Gators' defensive line coach, but was not retained by new Florida head coach Jim McElwain.