Week 1 of the NFL regular season came to a close with a total of 18 Maryland football alumni seeing action.
Leading the charge during the opening week was Chicago Bears wide receiver D.J. Moore. The eight-year veteran played in his first game under the new regime of head coach Ben Johnson, a 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football.
Moore caught three passes for 68 yards and also earned snaps at running back — a wrinkle Maryland fans may remember from his time in College Park — carrying
the ball three times for eight yards. The former Terp led the game in receiving yards despite the Bears’ loss.
Moore briefly exited the game with two minutes left after being hit hard in the midsection on a pass over the middle, needing support leaving the field. He returned shortly after, but did not touch the ball again.
Moore’s status remains unclear for Week 2, but if he is able to play, it will come on the road Sunday against the 0-1 Detroit Lions.
2025 rookies
- Linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II made one tackle for the Chicago Bears against the Minnesota Vikings.
- Wide receiver Tai Felton saw time on special teams for the Vikings. He made three tackles against the Bears.
- Defensive tackle Jordan Phillips made five total tackles for the Miami Dolphins against the Indianapolis Colts. The fifth-round pick entered the season as a rotational piece, with his 33 snaps being the defensive tackle room’s third-most, according to Pro Football Focus.
- Safety Dante Trader Jr. recorded three tackles for the Dolphins against the Colts. He played Miami’s third-most snaps at safety, per PFF.
- Center Josh Kaltenberger remained on the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad for Week 1.
- Defensive tackle Tommy Akingbesote signed Monday to the Carolina Panthers practice squad. Safety Glen Miller and wide receiver Kaden Prather remain unsigned.
Other players
- Cornerback Jakorian Bennett made three solo tackles Thursday against the Dallas Cowboys in his first game with the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Indianapolis Colts safety Nick Cross made six tackles, a tackle for loss and a sack against the Miami Dolphins.
- Wide receiver Stefon Diggs caught six passes for 57 yards in his first game with the New England Patriots and first action after his 2024 ACL tear.
- San Francisco 49ers defensive end Sam Okuayinonu made two tackles and forced a fumble against the Seattle Seahawks.
- Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Tarheeb Still made three solo tackles against the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Las Vegas Raiders right tackle DJ Glaze allowed four pressures against the Patriots, according to Pro Football Focus.
- Buffalo Bills running back Ty Johnson rushed for 24 yards on two carries against the Ravens.
- Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo caught three passes for 19 yards against the Denver Broncos.
- Arizona Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland converted two of his three field goal attempts, with a long of 50 yards, against the New Orleans Saints.
- Jacksonville Jaguars safety Darnell Savage did not record a tackle against the Carolina Panthers.
- Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Corey Bullock did not see the field against the Buffalo Bills.
Other News
- New York Giants safety Beau Brade was inactive against the Commanders.
- New York Jets defensive tackle Byron Cowart remained on injured reserve. He could make his season debut in Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys.
- Wide receiver Rakim Jarrett signed with the Steelers practice squad on Monday.
- Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones remained on the team’s practice squad for Week 1.
- Defensive end Durrell Nchami remained on the Indianapolis Colts practice squad for Week 1.
- Atlanta Falcons linebacker Josh Woods was inactive against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
