Week 7 of the NFL season concluded with 11 Maryland football alumni seeing the field.
Las Vegas Raiders right tackle DJ Glaze recorded his best blocking performance on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Despite a 35-21 loss, Glaze held up well in protection for veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins.
Glaze received a 76.9% overall blocking grade from Pro Football Focus. While it is not the greatest mark, it was Glaze’s highest general blocking grade in seven weeks.
The Charlotte, North Carolina, native
was also strong in pass protection. He received an 83.7% grade in 53 total passing plays. Glaze allowed no pressures, hurries, hits and sacks, securing a clean slate he hasn’t had since Week 3 against the New Orleans Saints.
While the 24-year-old continues to play in a starter role he’s held for three seasons, Las Vegas will look to get back in the win column at now 3-4. They have played in tight games, but have lost four straight since Sept. 27 against the Saints.
The Raiders will travel to take on the New York Jets Sunday at 1 p.m. on FOX.
2026 alumni
- Jacksonville Jaguars safety Jalen Huskey had a Week 7 bye.
- Offensive lineman Alan Herron was released from the Saints practice squad on Oct. 16. The undrafted free agent was not elevated to the active roster through the first six weeks of the season. He is now a free agent.
Players
- Miami Dolphins safety Dante Trader Jr. made seven tackles against the Jets.
- New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks defended two passes and made a pair of tackles against the Houston Texans.
- Arizona Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland made all three field goals attempted against the Denver Broncos, with a long of 41 yards. Ryland also converted one extra point.
- Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Spencer Anderson played 18 snaps against the Saints. Anderson played 13 total inline as an extra lineman, positioned as a tight end in a jumbo formation set. Week 7 marked Anderson’s first offensive snaps since Week 2. His other five snaps were blocking on special teams.
- Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Corey Bullock played 15 snaps against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Bullock played offensive snaps for the first time since Week 4, after briefly filling in for left guard Damien Lewis on Oct. 4.
- Atlanta Falcons linebacker Josh Woods made one tackle against the San Francisco 49ers.
- Dolphins defensive tackle Jordan Phillips made one tackle against the Jets.
- Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Tai Felton played four offensive snaps against the Indianapolis Colts. Felton was targeted once but didn’t make the completion. He saw two plays out wide and in the backfield.
- Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones did not play any snaps against the Colts. With top receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison healthy after a Week 6 bye, Jones moved down the team’s depth chart.
- Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jakorian Bennett was inactive against the Dallas Cowboys. Bennett entered Monday questionable before being ruled out pregame. He is working his way back from a preseason knee injury. He was a full participant in practice last week with no limitations.
Bennett’s 21-day practice window was opened on Oct. 14, meaning the Eagles have until Nov. 4 to add him to the active roster. If not added, per the NFL’s policy, he would have to be released or reverted to the season-ending IR. Bennett could make his season debut in Week 8 against the Washington Commanders.
- Buffalo Bills running back Ty Johnson had a Week 7 bye.
- Bills wide receiver DJ Moore had a Week 7 bye.
- Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Tarheeb Still had a Week 7 bye.
- Commanders safety Nick Cross had a Week 7 bye.
- Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs had a Week 7 bye.
- Commanders tight end Chig Okonkwo had a Week 7 bye.
Practice squad & injured reserve
- Dolphins offensive lineman Gottlieb Ayedze remained on the practice squad for Week 7.
- Cincinnati Bengals safety Beau Brade remained on the practice squad for Week 7.
- Commanders defensive tackle Byron Cowart had a Week 7 bye.
- Chargers offensive lineman Josh Kaltenberger had a Week 7 bye.
- 49ers defensive end Sam Okuayinonu remained on injured reserve due to September foot surgery. The team is hoping for a late season return.
Other notes
- Linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II was released from the Chicago Bears in September. Hyppolite suffered a shoulder injury during preseason play and had surgery in September. He remains a free agent.
- Longtime Terps running back Roman Hemby remained on the practice squad in Week 7. Hemby was elevated once in Week 5 but did not play.
- Former two-year Terps wide receiver Nick DeGennaro signed to the Commanders’ practice squad on Oct. 7. DeGennaro is listed as a development player on the team’s roster. He spent the offseason and preseason with the Patriots. The team had a bye week.
Week 8 of the NFL season begins Thursday with the Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers on Prime.
