Alabama has added a longtime NFL assistant to its staff.

The Crimson Tide has hired Lou Spanos as an analyst, sources told AL.com.

The 47-year old was the Tennessee Titans' linebackers coach the last four seasons but wasn't retained by new Titans coach Mike Vrabel.

Spanos was previously UCLA's defensive coordinator under Jim Mora for two seasons.

Prior to UCLA, he was the Washington Redskins' linebackers coach in 2010 and 2011 after 15 years as a defensive assistant with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Matt Zenitz is an Alabama beat writer for the Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @mzenitz.