Week 8 of the NFL regular season came to a close with 16 Maryland football alumni seeing the field.
Chicago Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore had a strong game against the Baltimore Ravens. Despite a 30-16
loss to spoil a four game win streak, Moore caught four passes for 73 yards.
Highlighted by a reception that went for 43 yards, he recorded his best receiving game since his 68-yard effort against the Minnesota Vikings Week 1.
The 28-year-old has continued to play an important role in the Bears offense in the pass game, but he also contributes as a rushing threat.
The Bears sit third in a strong NFC North division at 4-3. They are one win away from tying their win total from last season, when they finished 5-12.
Chicago continues their road trip against the Cincinnati Bengals in a Week 9 matchup on Nov. 2.
2025 rookies
- Defensive tackle Tommy Akingbesote signed to the Buffalo Bills practice squad Tuesday.
- Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Jordan Phillips made two tackles against the Atlanta Falcons.
- Miami Dolphins safety Dante Trader Jr. made two tackles and defended a pass against the Atlanta Falcons.
- Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Tai Felton played 21 snaps between offense and special teams against the Los Angeles Chargers.
- Chicago Bears linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II was inactive for Week 8.
- Center Josh Kaltenberger was released from the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad on Oct. 15.
- Safety Glen Miller and wide receiver Kaden Prather remain unsigned.
Other players
- Indianapolis Colts safety Nick Cross made three tackles against the Tennessee Titans.
- Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo caught four passes for 53 yards against the Indianapolis Colts.
- New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs caught three passes for 14 yards and a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns. Diggs’ score Sunday was his first touchdown catch of the season.
- Washington Commanders safety Darnell Savage made two tackles and forced a fumble against the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Spencer Anderson caught one pass for four yards against the Green Bay Packers. He also played 40 snaps between offense and special teams.
- New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks made three tackles against the Philadelphia Eagles. He played 59 defensive snaps, the most he’s played in a game this season.
- Buffalo Bills running back Ty Johnson had one kick return for 21 yards against the Carolina Panthers. He also had four rushing attempts for six yards.
- Atlanta Falcons linebacker Josh Woods played 23 snaps between defense and special teams against the Miami Dolphins.
- New York Giants safety Beau Brade played 13 special teams snaps against the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Corey Bullock played three snaps on special teams against the Chicago Bears.
- Las Vegas Raiders right tackle DJ Glaze was on bye week.
- Arizona Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland was on bye week.
- Defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson was on bye week.
Other news
- San Francisco 49ers defensive end Sam Okuayinonu sustained an ankle injury against the Houston Texans on Sunday. He made three tackles prior to his third quarter exit. His status moving forward has yet to be announced.
- Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Tarheeb Still will miss two to four weeks after suffering an MCL injury against the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday Night Football.
- Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jakorian Bennett did not play against the New York Giants due to a pec injury. He could return against the Green Bay Packers after the team’s Week 9 bye.
- 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 remained on the practice squad for Week 8.
- Defensive end Durrell Nchami remained on the Indianapolis Colts practice squad for Week 8.
Week 9 of the NFL season kicks off with the Ravens and Dolphins playing Thursday Night Football on Oct. 30.
