Week 6 of the NFL regular season came to a close with 17 Maryland football alumni seeing the field.
Safety Nick Cross continued to play a key defensive role in the early success of the Indianapolis Colts.
Cross made five tackles in a 31-27 win over the Arizona Cardinals to continue the Colts’ impressive 5-1 start to the season.
The 24-year-old has had at least five tackles in each of the first six games. He had a high of 14 tackles and half a sack against the Los Angeles Rams three weeks ago, and his steady progression has continued.
His 47 total tackles leads the Colts’ defense and have him tied for 22nd-most in the league. Cross has also seen early season success in run defense. He has a grade of 82 in defending the run, per Pro Football Focus.
Indianapolis sits atop the AFC South and is tied for the best record in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Colts hit the road to take on the Los Angeles Chargers in a Week 7 matchup on Oct. 19.
2025 rookies
- Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Jordan Phillips recorded two tackles in 26 defensive snaps against the Los Angeles Chargers. He received a grade of 74 by Pro Football Focus, his highest defensive grade after six weeks.
- Miami Dolphins safety Dante Trader Jr. made two tackles against the Chargers.
- Chicago Bears linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II was inactive for Week 6.
- Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Tai Felton was on bye week.
- Center Josh Kaltenberger remained on the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad for Week 6.
- Defensive tackle Tommy Akingbesote remained unsigned. He had a workout with the San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 7 and was most recently a member of the Carolina Panthers practice squad in September.
- Safety Glen Miller and wide receiver Kaden Prather remain unsigned.
Other players
- Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo caught six passes for 46 yards against the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Chicago Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore caught three passes for 42 yards against the Washington Commanders.
- New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs caught three passes for 28 yards against the New Orleans Saints.
- Chargers cornerback Tarheeb Still made three tackles and defended one pass against the Miami Dolphins.
- Washington Commanders safety Darnell Savage made four tackles against the Chicago Bears.
- Las Vegas Raiders right tackle DJ Glaze played 61 offensive snaps against the Tennessee Titans.
- Arizona Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland made two field goals, including a long of 44 yards, against the Indianapolis Colts.
- Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Spencer Anderson played 17 snaps against the Cleveland Browns.
- Buffalo Bills running back Ty Johnson had one carry for five yards against the Atlanta Falcons.
- New York Giants safety Beau Brade played ten special teams snaps against the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Corey Bullock played one snap at center against the Los Angeles Rams.
- Atlanta Falcons linebacker Josh Woods made one tackle against the Buffalo Bills.
- New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks did not record a tackle against the Philadelphia Eagles.
- San Francisco 49ers defensive end Sam Okuayinonu did not record a tackle against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson remained on the Detroit Lions practice squad for Week 6.
Other News
- Offensive lineman Michael Dunn was released from the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad on Oct. 7. Dunn previously spent time with the San Francisco 49ers during the late portion of preseason.
- Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jakorian Bennett remained on injured reserve. He is eligible to return in Week 8 against the New York Giants.
- New York Jets defensive tackle Byron Cowart remained on injured reserve with an ankle injury. Due to not being designated to return from IR prior to roster cut day in August, his season is over unless he and the Jets reach a settlement.
- Wide receiver Rakim Jarrett remained unsigned. He last had a tryout with the New York Giants on Oct. 3 and New England Patriots on Sept. 24. He was previously a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ practice squad.
- Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones was on bye week.
- Defensive end Durrell Nchami remained on the Indianapolis Colts practice squad for Week 6.
Week 7 of the NFL season kicks off with the Steelers and Bengals playing Thursday Night Football on Oct. 16.
