Courtesy / UT Athletics
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Week 2 saw three VFLs score touchdowns, with several defensive players wreaking havoc on the gridiron.
Cleveland Browns’ rookie Dylan Sampson scored his first NFL touchdown on an 8-yard reception from fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel. In the same contest, Cedric Tillman hauled in his second touchdown reception of the season, finishing with 22 yards.
For San Francisco, Jauan Jennings caught five passes for 89 yards and a touchdown in the 49ers’ win over the Saints.
Byron Young played well in the Rams’ victory over the Titans, posting two sacks, including a strip sack, with five tackles on Sunday.
On Sunday night, Theo Jackson recorded nine tackles and recovered a fumble against the Falcons.
A full recap of Vols around the league can be found below.
Derek Barnett – DE – Houston Texans
Played 20 defensive snaps with two QB hits against Tampa Bay
Matthew Butler – DT – Miami Dolphins
Tallied three tackles vs. the Dolphins
Jerome Carvin – OL – Jacksonville Jaguars
On practice squad
Morgan Cox – LS – Tennessee Titans
Snapped 10 times in the Titans’ home-opener vs. the Rams
Joshua Dobbs – QB – Patriots
Did not see any action against Miami
Princeton Fant – TE – Dallas Cowboys
On practice squad
Kamal Hadden – DB – Green Bay Packers
Played on three special teams snaps in Green Bay’s win over the Commanders
Hendon Hooker – QB – Carolina Panthers
On practice squad
Jalin Hyatt – WR – New York Giants
Did not see any action against Dallas
Theo Jackson – DB – Minnesota Vikings
Recorded nine tackles and recovered a fumble against the Falcons on Sunday night
Jauan Jennings – WR – San Francisco 49ers
Hauled in five receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown in the 49ers’ win over the Saints
Jakob Johnson – FB – Houston Texans
Elevated from the practice squad, playing 30 total snaps and blocked a punt
Velus Jones Jr. – RB – New Orleans Saints
Played 14 special teams snaps against San Francisco
Alvin Kamara – RB – New Orleans Saints
Recorded 120 yards of total offense, rushing 21 times for 99 yards, while hauling in six receptions for 21 yards
Cade Mays – C – Carolina Panthers
Played 17 offensive snaps against Arizona
Jaylen McCollough – DB – Los Angeles Rams
Posted four tackles in the Rams’ win over the Titans
Joe Milton III – QB – Dallas Cowboys
Did not see any action against the Giants
Omarr Norman-Lott – DT – Kansas City Chiefs
Made his NFL debut against the Eagles, recording two tackles and a sack
Josh Palmer – WR – Buffalo Bills
Caught two passes for 47 yards as the Bills improved to 2-0 on the year
James Pearce Jr. – OLB – Atlanta Falcons
Posted two tackles and a sack in a Sunday night win over Minnesota
Dylan Sampson – RB – Cleveland Browns
Scored his first NFL touchdown on an 8-yard reception. Rushed four times for six yards, while catching three passes for 13 yards.
Elijah Simmons – DT – Arizona Cardinals
On practice squad
Trey Smith – OL – Kansas City Chiefs
Logged 64 total snaps in Week 2 against Philadelphia
Alontae Taylor – CB – New Orleans Saints
Had six tackles with two pass deflections vs. the 49ers
Darrell Taylor – OLB – Houston Texans
Played eight defensive snaps against Tampa Bay
Dont’e Thornton Jr. – WR – Las Vegas Raiders
Hauled in one pass for 20 yards vs. the Chargers
Cedric Tillman – WR – Cleveland Browns
Caught two passes for 22 yards and a touchdown
Shy Tuttle – DT – Tennessee Titans
Made one tackle while playing 19 defensive snaps
Dee Williams – CB – New York Giants
On practice squad
Darnell Wright – OT – Chicago Bears
Played 71 total snaps against Detroit
Jaylen Wright – RB – Miami Dolphins
Did not see any action in Week 2
Byron Young – OLB – Los Angeles Rams
Posted two sacks, including a strip sack, with five tackles in Sunday’s win over the Rams
