KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – As week three of NFL games came to a close, a handful of former Tennessee football players continued to excel on the field.
The week was highlighted by Arizona quarterback Joshua Dobbs earning his first NFL victory, leading the Cardinals to an upset victory over the previously unbeaten Dallas Cowboys. Dobbs completed 17 of 21 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 55 yards to secure a 28-16 victory. The seventh-year pro has started all three games at quarterback for the Cardinals this season.
Other offensive standouts included Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer, who scored his first touchdown of the year and made four catches for 66 yards during the Chargers victory against the Minnesota Vikings. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings also had two catches for 31 yards in the team’s win over the Giants.
Tennessee had a couple of former defensive players shine this past weekend, as well.
New Orleans cornerback Alontae Taylor continued his impressive start to the year in Sunday’s contest at Green Bay. The second-year pro was everywhere for the Saints, finishing with five tackles, five pass break ups and his first-career sack.
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Byron Young had another solid week, finishing with five combined tackles (four solo) and half a sack. Cameron Sutton started at corner and made three tackles for the Lions in their win over the Falcons, while teammate Jalen Reeves-Maybin also had a pair of tackles in the game. Defensive tackle Shy Tuttle collected two assisted tackles for the Carolina Panthers, as well.
A full recap of Vols around the league can be found below.
Micah Abernathy – Falcons – S
On practice squad.
Derek Barnett – Eagles – DE
Did not see any action against the Buccaneers.
Matthew Butler – Raiders – DT
On practice squad.
Marquez Callaway – Raiders – WR
On practice squad.
Morgan Cox – Titans – LS
Executed 8 successful snaps for the Titans against the Browns.
Joshua Dobbs – Cardinals – QB
Earned his first-career victory in the NFL after completing 17 of 21 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 55 yards in Arizona’s upset victory over the Cowboys.
Princeton Fant – Cowboys -TE
On practice squad.
Hendon Hooker – Lions – QB
Did not play due to injury.
Jalin Hyatt – Giants – WR
Played 16 snaps against the 49ers, but did not record any receptions.
Theo Jackson – Vikings – DB
Notched a solo tackle against the Chargers.
Jauan Jennings – 49ers – WR
Recorded two catches for 31 yards, including a 24-yard grab in win over the Giants.
Alexander Johnson – Dolphins – LB
On practice squad.
Jakob Johnson – Raiders – FB
Played seven offensive snaps and 11 snaps on special teams against the Steelers.
Velus Jones Jr. – Bears – WR
Played 13 snaps on special teams and recorded a tackle against the Chiefs.
Alvin Kamara – Saints – RB
Did not play.
Cade Mays – Panthers – OL
Played 34 snaps at right guard and six special teams snaps against the Seahawks.
Emmanuel Moseley – Lions – CB
Did not see action in the Lions’ contest against the Falcons.
Joshua Palmer – Chargers – WR
Tallied his first touchdown of the 2023 season and noted four catches for 66 yards in win over the Vikings.
Cordarrelle Patterson – Falcons – RB
Did not see any action during week three win vs. the Lions.
Kyle Phillips – Saints – DE
Did not see any action vs. the Packers.
Jalen Reeves-Maybin – Lions – LB
Had a pair of tackles in the Lions win over the Falcons.
Trey Smith – Chiefs – OL
Started at right guard in a win against the Bears and played 77 snaps.
Cameron Sutton – Lions – CB
Started and played 67 snaps at cornerback while posting three total tackles in a win over the Falcons.
Alontae Taylor – Saints – CB
Made plays all over the field in loss at Green Bay, totaling five solo tackles, five pass breakups and a sack for the Saints.
Darrell Taylor – Seahawks – DE
Played nine defensive snaps but did not record any stats in the Seahawks victory against the Panthers.
Cedric Tillman – Browns – WR
Saw action on 11 offensive snaps during the Browns’ win over the Titans.
Shy Tuttle – Panthers – DL
Started at nose tackle and had two assisted tackles in 38 snaps against the Seahawks.
Kendal Vickers – Bills – DE
On practice squad.
Darnell Wright – Bears – OL
Started at right tackle and played 51 snaps vs. the Chiefs.