Week 4 of the NFL regular season came to a close with 16 Maryland football alumni seeing the field.
Wide receiver Stefon Diggs had his best game as a New England Patriot against the Carolina Panthers. The 11-year veteran caught six passes for 101 yards, marking his highest game in receiving yards since his return from an ACL injury and his first 100-yard game since 2023 as a member of the Buffalo Bills.
The Gaithersburg, Maryland, resident now has 37 100-yard games in his career.
“Quarterback finding
the open man, offensive line blocking really well, receivers getting open. I’m not by myself out there,” Diggs said to the media following the game. “I’m just trying to do my job, I’ve been kind of stressing that over the last couple of weeks. It was team football and good complementary football.”
The Patriots now sit at 2-2 after their 42-13 victory.
As the Patriots continue to gel in the Mike Vrabel era, look for Diggs and young quarterback Drake Maye to continue building chemistry. Next week on Sunday Night Football, Diggs will make his first return to Buffalo following his departure two seasons ago as the Patriots and Bills match up on Oct. 5.
2025 rookies
- Dolphins defensive tackle Jordan Phillips recorded two tackles against the Jets.
- Miami Dolphins safety Dante Trader Jr. forced and recovered a fumble against the New York Jets on special teams.
- Wide receiver Tai Felton saw time on special teams for the Minnesota Vikings against the Pittsburgh Steelers, including at kick returner.
- Linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II saw time on special teams for the Chicago Bears against the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Center Josh Kaltenberger remained on the Chargers practice squad for Week 4.
- Defensive tackle Tommy Akingbesote was released from the Carolina Panthers practice squad on Sept. 23. He remains unsigned.
- Safety Glen Miller and wide receiver Kaden Prather remain unsigned.
Other players
- Indianapolis Colts safety Nick Cross made 14 tackles against the Los Angeles Rams.
- Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore caught four passes for 38 yards against the Las Vegas Raiders.
- New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks made three tackles against the Los Angeles Chargers.
- San Francisco 49ers defensive end Sam Okuayinonu made three tackles against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- Chargers cornerback Tarheeb Still made three tackles against the New York Giants.
- Las Vegas Raiders right tackle DJ Glaze played all 52 offensive snaps against the Washington Commanders.
- Arizona Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland converted two field goal attempts, with a long of 57 yards, against the Seattle Seahawks.
- Washington Commanders safety Darnell Savage made one tackle against the Atlanta Falcons.
- Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo caught one pass for four yards against the Houston Texans.
- Buffalo Bills running back Ty Johnson had one carry against the New Orleans Saints, for no gain.
- Atlanta Falcons linebacker Josh Woods did not record a tackle against the Washington Commanders.
- New York Giants safety Beau Brade did not see the field against the Los Angeles Chargers.
- Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Corey Bullock did not see the field against the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Pittsburgh Steelers offensive guard Spencer Anderson played 19 snaps against the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin, primarily as an extra offensive lineman at in-line tight end.
Other news
- Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jakorian Bennett was placed on injured reserve on Sept. 24. He is eligible to return Week 8 against the New York Giants.
- New York Jets defensive tackle Byron Cowart remained on injured reserve with an ankle injury.
- Wide receiver Rakim Jarrett was hosted by the New England Patriots for a tryout on Sept. 24. He was previously a member of the Steelers’ practice squad.
- Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones remained on the team’s practice squad for Week 4.
- Defensive end Durrell Nchami remained on the Indianapolis Colts practice squad for Week 4.
Week 5 of the NFL season kicks off with the 49ers and Rams for Thursday Night Football, Oct. 2.
