KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The holiday season capped off with exciting action around the National Football League, and former Volunteers were key playmakers in several of the matchups.
In a season of several milestones for the former Vol running back, New Orleans Saints star Alvin Kamara notched his 500th career reception during the Saints’ 30-22 road loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The veteran became the 17th running back in league history to accomplish that feat and finished the contest with 35 yards from scrimmage (19 rushing, 16 receiving).
That was Alvin Kamara’s 500th career reception 🙌
He is the 17th running back in #NFL history with 500 catches#Saints | @Vol_Football pic.twitter.com/ak8ouIVh3z
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 22, 2023
Houston Texans defensive end Derek Barnett made his second consecutive start and tallied three combined tackles, two TFLs, three quarterback hits and one pass deflection as the Texans dropped a 22-36 setback to the Cleveland Browns.
Carolina Panthers defensive lineman Shy Tuttle also added a season-high six combined tackles during the team’s narrow loss to the Green Bay Packers, 30-33.
A full recap of Vols around the league can be found below.
Micah Abernathy – Falcons – S
Played 20 special teams snaps during the Falcons’ 29-10 win over the Colts.
Derek Barnett – Texans – DE
Started his second game of the season and recorded three combined tackles, two TFLs, three quarterback hits and one pass deflection during the Texans’ 22-36 loss to the Browns.
Matthew Butler – Raiders – DT
On practice squad.
Marquez Callaway – Saints – WR
Did not see action during the Saints’ loss to the Rams.
Morgan Cox – Titans – LS
Executed six successful snaps during the Titans’ loss to the Seahawks.
Joshua Dobbs – Vikings – QB
Was inactive for the Vikings.
Princeton Fant – Cowboys -TE
Did not see any action against the Dolphins.
Hendon Hooker – Lions – QB
Elevated to the active roster on Dec. 19, did not see action against the Vikings.
Jalin Hyatt – Giants – WR
Made his sixth start of the season and logged 35 offensive snaps but did not contribute any catches during the Giants’ loss to the Eagles.
Theo Jackson – Vikings – DB
Played 18 special teams snaps and 15 defensive snaps while adding two solo tackles during the Vikings’ 24-30 loss to the Lions.
Jauan Jennings – 49ers – WR
Inactive for the 49ers’ Monday night contest against the Ravens.
Alexander Johnson – Dolphins – LB
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