After sitting out last weekend’s exhibition game, running back Omarion Hampton reportedly had his best practice of the Los Angeles Chargers’ training camp on Monday in a 9-on-7 period focusing on run plays.
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Tar Heels in NFL: Maye, Howell reunite in game full of UNC alums while Walker has breakout game
For the first time as professionals, Drake Maye and Sam Howell lined up against each other Saturday night, turning a routine preseason matchup into a reunion of former Carolina quarterbacks on a night that Tez Walker had a breakout game.
Hampton only plays six snaps in Chargers debut, but shows potential
Omarion Hampton got a taste of the NFL on Thursday night at the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, and the NFL got a glimpse of his potential.
Maye shows growth during training camp, has no interceptions in 7 practices
Entering his second NFL season, former UNC quarterback Drake Maye has been impressive during New England Patriots training camp, not just in command of the offense, but in execution.
Plenty of intriguing storylines involving Tar Heels as NFL camps open
NFL training camps are opening with no shortage of compelling storylines involving former Tar Heels — from veterans switching teams to rookies fighting for roster spots, UNC alums being new teammates and rookie running back Omarion Hampton getting first-team reps.
Tar Heels in NFL: ‘Grateful’ Brown has big day, catches TD pass in Washington win; 4 other UNC alums advance
Dyami Brown picked an ideal time to have his best game of the season with a career-high reception total. The fourth-year wide receiver caught a career-high five passes for a season-best 89 yards, including a 10-yard touchdown reception, as his Washington Commanders beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night 23–20 in an NFC wild-card game in Tampa, Fla.
Tar Heels in NFL: Downs sets Colts mark in big day; short day for Maye; TD pass for Trubisky; Carter scores TD
It was Mitch Trubisky against Drake Maye on Sunday and, in an example of how the last weekend of the regular season is a little different, Trubisky got much more playing time on a day that Josh Downs put up big numbers and Michael Carter scored a touchdown.
Tar Heels in NFL: Carter has big game for Arizona; Maye sets Pats rookie QB record in loss; Trubisky tosses TD pass
After spending most of the season on the Arizona Cardinals’ practice squad, running back Michael Carter had his second-best career effort Saturday in his second game of the season. Meanwhile, Drake Maye set a New England franchise record for rookie quarterbacks and Mitch Trubisky threw a touchdown pass.
Tar Heels in NFL: Maye defends coaches after Pats nearly pull upset; Downs scores fifth TD; Carter makes season debut
Rookie quarterback Drake Maye added more highlight-reel plays and gave New England a shot at pulling the upset at Buffalo on a Sunday when Josh Downs scored his fifth touchdown of the season, and Michael Carter finally made his season debut.
Tar Heels in NFL: Maye efficient in another breakout performance, but in a loss
Rookie New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye produced another breakout performance on Sunday. But Maye wasn’t focused on his excellent numbers after their fourth loss in five games but on the team’s red-zone failures.
Tar Heels in NFL: Maye’s career day not enough; Downs, Williams have big days
Drake Maye had the best game of his rookie NFL season, but his late interception prevented it from coming in a victory. But that didn’t prevent the NFL and New England Patriots fans from concluding that he’s one of the top rookie quarterbacks in the league and has a bright future on a day that two former UNC teammates — Josh Downs and Javonte Williams — had big days.
Tar Heels in NFL: After fiery speech to his offense last week, Maye outplays Williams in Pats win; Hollins, Downs have big games
After delivering a fiery speech to New England’s offense last week, Drake Maye led the Patriots to their second win in three games, while a pair of wide receivers — Mack Hollins and Josh Downs — matched each others’ big games in Buffalo’s win at Indianapolis.
Tar Heels in NFL: Big day for Downs; Maye runs for TD but gets concussion
A huge day for Indianapolis wide receiver Josh Downs and a terrific start for rookie New England quarterback Drake Maye were overshadowed by a controversial hit that gave Maye a concussion.
Tar Heels in NFL: Maye sets franchise record and tosses two TD passes but Pats lose
In another rough Sunday for the New England Patriots, rookie quarterback Drake Maye continued to be their bright spot, setting the franchise record for touchdown passes in his first two starts.
Maye reportedly will start Sunday for the reeling Patriots
It’s finally time for the New England Patriots to start rookie Drake Maye at quarterback. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Tuesday that, according to a source, Maye would start Sunday’s home game against the Houston Texans. The team hasn’t made an official announcement.