KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Former Tennessee defensive lineman Bryson Eason made his NFL debut during Week 3, while Joshua Josephs and Alontae Taylor turned in notable defensive performances.
Eason made his NFL debut for the Kansas City Chiefs, recording one tackle in a 24-10 win over Miami.
Josephs continued his strong start to his rookie campaign with five tackles in Washington’s 33-31 victory over Seattle, while Taylor also produced a strong performance for the Titans, recording four tackles, including one for loss, and a quarterback hit against the New York Giants.
Colton Hood made his second consecutive start for the Giants and posted four tackles in a 12-7 victory over the Titans, while Jermod McCoy recorded three tackles as the Raiders improved to 3-0 with a 35-27 win over New Orleans.
Theo Jackson posted two tackles in Minnesota’s 23-16 victory over Tampa Bay, helping the Vikings remain unbeaten through three games.
A full recap of Tennessee’s representatives across the league can be found below.
Joey Aguilar – QB – Jaguars
Practice squad.
Derek Barnett – DE – Browns
Credited with one tackle, a QB hit and a pass deflection in a 21-18 win over Carolina
Chris Brazzell II – WR – Panthers
Injured reserve.
Morgan Cox – LS – Titans
Snapped seven times on the road against the Giants.
Joshua Dobbs – QB – Lions
Did not see any action.
Bryson Eason – DT – Chiefs
Made hit NFL debut, notching one tackle in a 24-10 victory at Miami.
Princeton Fant – TE – Cowboys
Injured reserve.
Kamal Hadden – CB – Packers
Played five special teams snaps vs. Atlanta.
Colton Hood – CB – Giants
Started for the second week in a row, notching four tackles in a 12-7 win over the Titans.
Hendon Hooker – QB – Titans
Practice squad.
Jalin Hyatt – WR – Giants
Practice squad.
Theo Jackson – DB – Vikings
Posted a pair of tackles in a 23-16 win over Tampa Bay to help the Vikings improve to 3-0.
Jauan Jennings – WR – Vikings
Caught one pass in the Vikings’ 23-16 win over the Buccaneers.
Velus Jones Jr. – WR – Seahawks
Saw action on 22 special teams snaps.
Joshua Josephs – OLB – Commanders
Posted five tackles in a 33-31 win over Seattle.
Alvin Kamara – RB – Saints
Rushed nine times for 36 yards, while catching one pass for five yards.
Cade Mays – C – Lions
Injured reserve.
Jaylen McCollough – S – Rams
Notched two tackles at Denver.
Jermod McCoy – CB – Raiders
Posted three tackles in a 35-27 win over the Saints, helping the Raiders to a 3-0 start.
Jalen McMurray – CB – Titans
Practice squad.
Joe Milton III – QB – Cowboys
Practice squad.
Omarr Norman-Lott – DT – Chiefs
Injured reserve.
Josh Palmer – WR – Bills
Played 21 snaps in the Bills’ victory over the Chargers.
James Pearce Jr. – DE – Falcons
NFL exempt list.
Dylan Sampson – RB – Browns
Injured reserve.
Elijah Simmons – DT – Buccaneers
Made two stops with one TFL against the Vikings.
Jabari Small – RB – Lions
Practice squad.
Trey Smith – OG – Chiefs
Played all 52 offensive snaps as the Chiefs improved to 3-0 with a win over Miami.
Alontae Taylor – CB – Titans
Made four tackles with a TFL and a QB hit in Tennessee’s game at the Giants.
Dont’e Thornton Jr. – WR – Raiders
Injured reserve.
Cedric Tillman – WR – Saints
Practice squad.
Shy Tuttle – DT – Commanders
Recorded one tackle in a 33-31 win over Seattle.
Darnell Wright – OT – Bears
Started and played all 72 offensive snaps in a win over the Eagles.
Jaylen Wright – RB – Dolphins
Did not see any action.
Byron Young – OLB – Rams
Notched four tackles on the road against Denver.
