Vols in the NFL – Week 15

Football
December 17, 2024

Knoxville, Tenn. – The NFL moved through Week 15 over the weekend with former Vols making their mark as teams battle for postseason position.
 
Trey Smith and the Kansas City Chiefs continue to roll, defeating Cleveland 21-7 on Sunday. The Chiefs improved to 13-1 with the victory and currently hold the No. 1 seed in the AFC.
 
In New Orleans, Alvin Kamara totaled 70 yards from scrimmage, 58 receiving yards with a touchdown and 12 rushing yards. His team-record 86 touchdowns move him into a tie for 54th all-time with running back Ottis Anderson, wide receiver Hines Ward and Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Paul Warfield
 
A full recap of Vols around the league can be found below.

Micah Abernathy – Atlanta Falcons – S

On injured reserve.

 

Derek Barnett – Houston Texans – DE

Totaled two tackles in a 20-12 win over Miami.

 

Matthew Butler – Las Vegas Raiders – DT

Played three total snaps on Sunday versus Atlanta.

Marquez Callaway – Tampa Bay Buccaneers – WR

Did not play.

McCallan Castles – Los Angeles Chargers – TE

Practice squad.

 

Morgan Cox – Tennessee Titans – LS

Totaled four snaps versus Cincinnati.

 

Joshua Dobbs – San Francisco 49ers – QB

Did not see any action on Sunday.

 

Princeton Fant – Dallas Cowboys – TE

Played 17 total snaps in a 30-14 victory over Carolina.

 

Kamal Hadden – Green Bay Packers – DB

On practice squad.

 

Hendon Hooker – Detroit Lions – QB

Did not see any action on Sunday.

 

Jalin Hyatt – New York Giants – WR

Played 20 offensive snaps for the Giants on Sunday.

 

Theo Jackson – Minnesota Vikings – DB

Totaled 33 snaps on Monday in a 30-12 win over Chicago.

 

Jauan Jennings – San Francisco 49ers – WR

Hauled in two receptions for 31 yards versus the Los Angeles Rams.

Velus Jones Jr. – Jacksonville Jaguars – WR

Elevated from the practice squad and played four snaps on special teams.

Gabe Jeudy-Lally – Tennessee Titans – DB

Played seven snaps on special teams against Cincinnati.

 

Alvin Kamara – New Orleans Saints – RB

Rushed five times for 12 yards with four receptions for 58 yards and a touchdown versus Washington.

 

Ramel Keyton – Las Vegas Raiders – WR

Played…