On Sunday afternoon, it felt like 2020 when Javonte Williams and Michael Carter were scoring touchdowns for Carolina. Sunday night, Drake Maye showed he’s poised to be a star in the NFL.
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Carter expected to start for Cardinals after two running backs go on IR
Michael Carter could go from practice squad one week, to getting one carry the next week, to starting this week. That wild turn of events was set into motion because the Arizona Cardinals first placed running back James Conner on injured reserve on Sept. 23 with a foot injury, and then placed Trey Benson on injured reserve on Monday with a knee injury.
Tar Heels in NFL: Rodgers outduels Maye; Hampton has big day, scores first NFL TD
In a battle between a veteran quarterback and a rising star, 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers got the best of Drake Maye on Sunday, even though the second-year quarterback had better overall numbers on a day that Omarion Hampton scored his first NFL touchdown and collected 129 total yards.
Tar Heels account for 8 TDs, including three for Maye and two for Walker
In one of the most productive Sundays for former North Carolina players in recent memory, Tar Heels accounted for eight touchdowns in Week 2, led by an outstanding performance from second-year quarterback Drake Maye and a two-score day from Baltimore’s Tez Walker.
Tar Heels in NFL: Frustration for Maye, good numbers Hampton, Gray, Brown and Williams
From Drake Maye trying to will the Patriots’ offense forward, to Omarion Hampton grinding out yards against the Chiefs, Cedric Gray throwing his weight around for Tennessee, and Dyami Brown making plays in Jacksonville’s win, Tar Heels had impressive weekends, starting with Javonte Williams’ big game on Thursday.
Javonte Williams scores twice in impressive Cowboys debut; Hampton plays Friday
In his first game wearing the star, Javonte Williams wasted no time making his presence felt. The Dallas Cowboys signed Williams in March to a one-year, $3.5 million deal after four seasons in Denver, and the running back delivered both of the Cowboys’ touchdowns in Thursday night’s 24–20 road loss to the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.
Many Heels waived now on practice squads; up to 8 UNC alums will start
Cut day in the NFL didn’t go well for several former UNC players, but many have made practice squads heading into Week 1. Eight other former Tar Heels are listed as starters or possible starters.
Vikings trade Howell to Eagles
After spending the preseason with Minnesota, the Vikings dealt quarterback Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Tar Heels in NFL: Many sit out final exhibitions, but Nesbit, others solidify roster spots
The final weekend of the NFL preseason was the last audition for some UNC alums before Tuesday’s roster cuts. Fourteen Tar Heels sat out the final exhibitions while 18 played, with some solidifying roster spots and others pushing for practice squad spots.
With UNC ‘committed to football,’ Brown says Belichick can ‘win big fast’
Former North Carolina head coach Mack Brown appeared on “The Colin Cowherd Show” this week and shared his thoughts on Bill Belichick’s move to college football as his successor, the state of UNC athletics and what made quarterback Drake Maye special.
Tar Heels in NFL: Hampton shines in camp; 6 atop depth charts, while others in roster battles
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.
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.