Vols in the NFL – Week 7

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – It proved to be another productive week for former Tennessee football players around the league as week seven of NFL games concluded on Monday night.

Rookie wide receiver Jalin Hyatt earned his first-career start and helped propel the New York Giants to a 14-7 victory over the Washington Commanders. Hyatt tallied two catches for 75 yards during the low-scoring matchup, including a 42-yard grab down the right sideline early in the fourth quarter.

Los Angeles Chargers wideout Joshua Palmer also had an impressive outing, recording two season-highs during the Chargers’ contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Palmer finished with five catches for 133 yards, marking his second career 100-yard receiving game, and added a career-long 60-yard reception.

Alvin Kamara continued to put up numbers in his fourth game back for the Saints. The dual-threat running back registered 17 carries for 62 yards and 12 catches for a season-high 91 yards during New Orleans’ 31-24 loss to the Jaguars.

Cordarrelle Patterson had his best game of the season for Atlanta, notching a season-high 10 rushes for 56 yards while also returning one kickoff for 25 yards during the Falcons’ 16-13 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

On the defensive side of the ball, Seahawks’ defensive end Darell Taylor had a breakout game in the team’s 20-10 win over Arizona. Taylor totaled three tackles, two quarterback hits, 1.5 sacks, another tackle for loss and one pass breakup on the day.

A full recap of Vols around the league can be found below.

Micah Abernathy – Falcons – S

On practice squad.

Derek Barnett – Eagles – DE

Recorded seven defensive snaps and six snaps on special teams during the Eagles’ 31-17 victory over the Dolphins.

Matthew Butler – Raiders – DT

On practice squad.

Morgan Cox – Titans – LS

Bye week

Joshua Dobbs – Cardinals – QB

Completed 19 of 33 passes for 146 yards and added 43 yards on seven carries, including a 25-yard touchdown scamper in the second quarter of the Cardinals’ 20-10 loss to the Seahawks.

Princeton Fant – Cowboys -TE

On practice squad.

Hendon Hooker – Lions – QB

Did not play.

Jalin Hyatt – Giants – WR

Earned his first-career start and recorded two catches for 75 yards in the Giants’ 14-7 win over the Commanders.

Theo Jackson – Vikings – DB

Played 18 snaps on special teams along with three defensive snaps and made two tackles during the Viking’s win over the 49ers on Monday night. 

Jauan Jennings – 49ers – WR

Started his first game of the season at wide receiver and registered season-highs with five catches for 54 yards in the 49ers loss to the Vikings.

Alexander Johnson – Dolphins – LB

On practice squad.

Jakob Johnson – Raiders – FB

Saw action on 16 offensive snaps and 11 special team snaps during the Raiders’ loss to the Bears.

Velus Jones Jr. – Bears – WR

Had two kick returns for 49 yards and also had a special teams tackle during the Bears win over the Raiders.

Alvin Kamara – Saints – RB

Started his fourth consecutive game at running back and had 17 carries for 62 yards to go along with 12 catches for a season-high 91 yards during the Saints’ loss to the Jaguars.

Cade Mays – Panthers – OL

Bye week

Emmanuel Moseley – Lions – CB

Placed on injured reserve on Oct. 14.

Joshua Palmer – Chargers – WR

Started his third consecutive game at wide receiver and recorded season highs with five catches for 133 yards for the Chargers.

Cordarrelle Patterson – Falcons – RB

Tallied a season-high 10 rushes for 56 yards while also returning one kick for 25 yards during the Falcons’ win against the Buccaneers.

Kyle Phillips – Saints – DE

Did not see action vs. Texans.

Jalen Reeves-Maybin – Lions – LB

Played 21 snaps on special teams during the Lions’ loss to the Ravens.

Trey Smith – Chiefs – OL

Started at right guard and played 68 snaps in the Chiefs’ win over the Chargers.

Cameron Sutton – Lions – CB

Started and played 57 snaps at cornerback while posting three total tackles in the Lions’ loss to the Ravens.

Alontae Taylor – Saints – CB

Tied his season-high with six tackles during the Saints’ loss to the Jaguars.

Darrell Taylor – Seahawks – DE

Played 39 defensive snaps, tallied 1.5 sacks, one TFL, two quarterback hits, one pass breakup and three total tackles during the Seahawks’ win over the Cardinals.

Cedric Tillman – Browns – WR

Did not see action for the Browns.

Shy Tuttle – Panthers – DL

Bye week

Kendal Vickers – Bills – DE

On practice squad.

Darnell Wright – Bears – OL

Started at right tackle and played 66 snaps during the Bears’ 30-12 win over the Raiders.

Byron Young – Rams – DE 

Started his fifth consecutive game for the Rams and finished with three solo tackles, two quarterback hits and one tackle for loss during the Rams’ loss to the Steelers.