By R.L. Bynum Michael Carter and Mitchell Trubisky both ran for touchdowns in Sunday victories, but Carter’s was special. It … More
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Tar Heels in NFL: Hurst gets his chance; Quinn playing well; maybe Bears’ woes weren’t Trubisky’s fault?
By R.L. Bynum New Orleans Saints left tackle James Hurst got his chance last week when starter Terron Armstead suffered … More
Tar Heels in NFL: Williams gains 62 totals yards as his unbeaten Broncos rout Carter’s Jets
By R.L. Bynum The first NFL battle between former Carolina teammates Javonte Williams and Michael Carter went decisively the way … More
Tar Heels in NFL: Jets, Carter head to Denver to face his ‘dawg’ in the Broncos’ Williams
By R.L. Bynum Javonte Williams and Michael Carter used to share carries for Carolina, but all they’ll share Sunday will … More
Tar Heels in NFL: Williams, Carter have impressive moments ahead of facing each other next week
By R.L. Bynum Rookie running backs Javonte Williams and Michael Carter each had their eye-catching moments Sunday, a week away … More
Tar Heels in NFL: Brown makes dazzling catch in Washington win; when UNC alums play this weekend
By R.L. Bynum Rookie wide receiver Dyami Brown showed a bit of the flash during Washington’s 30–29 victory Thursday night … More
Tar Heels in NFL: Williams has best day of four rookies making debuts; Brown starts
By R.L. Bynum Four rookies out of UNC made quiet NFL debuts Sunday, with Washington wide receiver Dyami Brown the … More
Bernard helps Bucs win; when will other Tar Heels play during Week 1 of the NFL?
By R.L. Bynum Giovani Bernard was the first of the 14 Tar Heels on NFL active rosters to play on … More
There was good and bad news for Tar Heels on cut day in the NFL
By R.L. Bynum There were triumphs and frustrations for Tar Heels on Tuesday as NFL teams cut their rosters down … More
Tar Heels in NFL camps: Javonte Williams making early impression in Denver; 4 of 27 former UNC players in camps expected to start
By R.L. Bynum Three weekends away from Week 1 of the NFL season, there is a lot of excitement about … More
Tar Heels in NFL: Big NFL debut for Antonio Williams; several UNC alums make playoffs
By R.L. Bynum The feel-good Week 17 story for Carolina fans was Antonio Williams’ NFL debut for the Buffalo Bills. … More
Tar Heels in NFL: Trubisky throws for 265 in big win; Big catches for Hollins, Ebron; Holcomb, Boston play well
By R.L. Bynum While the Chicago Bears — and the media and fans — debate whether they should re-sign quarterback … More
Tar Heels in NFL: Bernard scores twice in Bengals’ upset; Ebron hurt; Trubisky solid again
By R.L. Bynum In a frustrating season for Gio Bernard and the Cincinnati Bengals, it was another Monday night to … More
Tar Heels in NFL: Resurgent Trubisky has big game as Bears roll
By R.L. Bynum Critics have targeted the Chicago Bears ever since they selected Carolina’s Mitch Trubisky with the second overall … More
Tar Heels in NFL: Late fumble overshadows solid game for Trubisky; Holcomb continues to play well
By R.L. Bynum There was a lot to like about quarterback Mitch Trubisky’s game in the Chicago Bears’ 34–30 loss … More