Ty Chandler ran for 82 yards and Javonte Williams collected 62 total yards to highlight Week 2, but what would have been a compelling matchup between Sam Howell and Drake Maye never materialized.
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Tar Heels in NFL: Hollins’ TD catch, Brooks’ big hit highlight Week 1 as Maye watches
Mack Hollins’ touchdown reception, British Brooks’ impressive hit and Mike Hughes’ big day highlighted Week 1 of the NFL season for Carolina alums. All three quarterbacks watched as the starters playing ahead of them led their teams to victories.
Tar Heels in NFL: 21 on rosters, including five likely starters, three of those WRs
There was plenty of good news for UNC alums heading into Week 1 of the NFL season, with 21 on rosters — five expected to start — and two on practice squads.
Tar Heels in NFL: Brooks among 20 to make NFL rosters; Carter one of eight waived
NFL cut day brought joy and heartbreak for former Carolina players. Running back Michael Carter was among eight players waived Tuesday as NFL rosters were cut to 53 players, but rookies British Brooks, Storm Duck, Amari Gainer and Cedric Gray were among the 20 UNC alums to earn roster spots.
Maye, one of eight rookie Tar Heels and 28 UNC alums in camps, takes first NFL snap Thursday
The much-anticipated New England Patriots debut of rookie quarterback Drake Maye will highlight Thursday’s games when the NFL exhibition schedule gets into full swing next weekend. One of eight rookie UNC alums and 28 Tar Heels in camps, Maye will get his first pro snaps in the Patriots’ 7 p.m. home game (WRAZ, NFL Network) against the Carolina Panthers.
Two-sport UNC star Julius Peppers first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer
One of the best two-sport athletes in the history of Carolina athletics is getting the ultimate honor in the sport he dominated as a pro. Julius Peppers will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 3, joining Chris Hanburger (2011) and Lawrence Taylor (1999) as Tar Heels to be enshrined. The 2024 Hall of Fame Class was announced Thursday.
Tar Heels in NFL: Heck’s Texans and Green’s Lions advance in playoffs
Only two Tar Heels remain in the NFL playoffs heading into next weekend’s divisional round — Houston offensive lineman Charlie Heck and Detroit wide receiver Antoine Green. Both saw limited action on wild-card weekend.
Tar Heels in NFL: Howell finishes up-and-down season with league-high 21 interceptions; four UNC alums are in the playoffs
Sam Howell finished an up-and-down season as the first Washington quarterback to start every game since Kirk Cousins in 2017, with a league-high 21 interceptions and likely competition for the job next season.
Tar Heels in NFL: Carter has best game of season; Howell plays better in surprise start; Downs has impressive pass play
Michael Carter had his best game of the season, juking a defender to the ground on one play, to help the Arizona Cardinals earn a road upset of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Tar Heels in NFL: Howell, benched again, has career-worst game; Downs has 9 catches in homecoming game; Chandler, Williams score TDs
Sam Howell again didn’t play well, but his receivers’ struggles didn’t help. For the second consecutive week, Washington coach Ron Rivera benched the struggling quarterback and got a spark off the bench from former N.C. State quarterback Jacoby Brissett.
Tar Heels in NFL: Chandler runs for career day; Howell, Trubisky both get benched after rough games
Ty Chandler’s career-high 132 yards and a touchdown highlighted Week 15 for UNC alums on a weekend when coaches benched quarterbacks Sam Howell and Mitch Trubisky after ineffective efforts in losses.
Tar Heels in NFL: Williams gains 91 total yards, scores TD as Broncos roll; Chandler rushes for 66 yards
Javonte Williams collected 91 total yards and a touchdown as Denver rolled to a 24–7 road victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, the Broncos’ sixth win in the last seven games.
Trubisky shakes off tough start with good numbers but can’t rally Steelers
Mitchell Trubisky put up decent numbers in his first start in nearly a year but was left frustrated after he couldn’t rally Pittsburgh from an 18-point first-half deficit against a bad New England team.
Tar Heels in NFL: Trubisky accurate passer in first game in month; another rough game for Howell
On a rough day for Sam Howell in another Washington loss, Mitchell Trubisky finally got on the field for the first time in over a month and was an accurate passer, but had his share of frustrations in Pittsburgh’s loss.
Tar Heels in NFL: Williams, Downs help teams win; Carter makes Arizona debut; Hughes starts for Atlanta
Week 12 of the NFL season started with a frustrating Thanksgiving Day for quarterback Sam Howell and Washington, but wide receiver Josh Downs and running back Javonte Williams helped their teams earn Sunday victories, running back Michael Carter made his Arizona debut and cornerback Mike Hughes started for Atlanta.