Week 8 of the NFL season concluded with 15 Maryland football alumni seeing the field.
Rookie safety Jalen Huskey saw an increased role in the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 42-10 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
In the blowout victory, the third-round pick recorded a 10-yard sack of Daniel Jones and made three tackles. It was his first career stats in both categories, as Huskey has been a healthy inactive scratch for five out of his first six games.
The only other game the 23-year-old has appeared in was Week
6 against the Houston Texans, where he played three special teams snaps. Sunday, although the Jaguars pulled their starters late, Huskey played 24 snaps.
He spent just six plays on special teams. Eleven total were played in the box, and additional time occurred at free safety.
Jacksonville is now 5-2 and first in the AFC South. With the team projected as a top seed in the postseason, Huskey’s role could be primarily on special teams. However, the Frederick, Maryland, native was able to take advantage of his first professional snaps on defense.
The Jaguars travel to play the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime.
2026 alumni
- Offensive lineman Alan Herron was re-signed to the New Orleans Saints practice squad on Oct. 27. Herron was released from the Saints on Oct. 16. The undrafted free agent was not elevated to the active roster through the first six weeks of the season. The team had a Week 8 bye.
Players
- Arizona Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland made a 42-yard field goal to seal an overtime win over the Dallas Cowboys. This is his second game-winning kick in three weeks. Ryland made two field goals on Sunday and converted three out of four extra points.
- Buffalo Bills wide receiver DJ Moore caught four passes for 82 yards on seven targets against the Baltimore Ravens. Moore has not played since Week 4 after a left shoulder injury.
- Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Corey Bullock played 41 offensive blocking snaps against the Green Bay Packers. Bullock received an 86.7 grade from Pro Football Focus and allowed just one pressure on quarterback Bryce Young. He started in place of left guard Damien Lewis, but left the game with a quad contusion.
- Washington Commanders safety Nick Cross made eight tackles against the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Jordan Phillips made five tackles against the New England Patriots.
- Dolphins safety Dante Trader Jr. made four tackles against the Patriots.
- Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs caught three passes for 38 yards and a Touchdown on seven targets against the Eagles.
- Atlanta Falcons linebacker Josh Woods made three tackles against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Tarheeb Still made three tackles, recorded an interception and defended a pass against the Los Angeles Rams.
- Bills running back Ty Johnson caught three passes for 18 yards against the Ravens. Johnson also rushed for four yards on four carries.
- Commanders tight end Chig Okonkwo caught two passes on four targets for 32 yards against the Eagles.
- Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman DJ Glaze played 63 snaps against the New York Jets. Glaze played all snaps and received a 60.2% grade from PFF in overall blocking. Glaze allowed one pressure on quarterback Kirk Cousins.
- Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Spencer Anderson played 22 snaps against the Cleveland Browns. He played 14 total snaps inline as part of a jumbo formation set for a second straight week.
- Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Tai Felton played 13 snaps against the Detroit Lions. Felton played 11 on special teams in kicking coverage. He was featured in two offensive plays but did not receive the ball.
- Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones did not play any snaps against the Lions. Jones has not seen the field in two weeks since Minnesota’s receiver room has gotten healthy.
- Eagles cornerback Jakorian Bennett was inactive against the Commanders. Bennett entered Sunday night questionable after working his way back from a preseason knee injury. Bennett’s 21-day practice window was opened on Oct. 14, meaning the Eagles have until Wednesday 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.
- New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks had a Week 8 bye.
Practice squad & injured reserve
- Cincinnati Bengals safety Beau Brade remained on the practice squad for Week 8.
- Commanders defensive tackle Byron Cowart remained on the practice squad for Week 8.
- Chargers offensive lineman Josh Kaltenberger remained on the practice squad for Week 8.
- San Francisco 49ers defensive end Sam Okuayinonu remained on injured reserve due to September foot surgery. The team is hoping for a late-season return. The 49ers had a Week 8 bye.
Other notes
- Offensive lineman Gottlieb Ayedze was released from the Dolphins practice squad on Oct. 30. Ayedze was not elevated to the active roster through seven games.
- Longtime Terps running back Roman Hemby remained on the Raiders practice squad in Week 8. Hemby was elevated once in Week 5 but did not play.
- Linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II was released by the Chicago Bears in September. Hyppolite suffered a shoulder injury during preseason play and had surgery in September. He remains a free agent.
- Former two-year Terps wide receiver Nick DeGennaro remained on the Commanders’ practice squad in Week 8. DeGennaro signed a developmental player contract in October, but was recently named a practice squad member.
Week 9 of the NFL season begins Thursday with the Jaguars at the Ravens.
