See how Maryland football alumni performed in a busy weekend slate.
Week 14 of the NFL regular season came to a close with 13 Maryland football alumni seeing the field.
Minnesota Vikings Wide receiver Tai Felton saw action on both offense and special teams on Sunday. In a 31-0 blowout win over the Washington Commanders, Felton played 22 combined snaps in both phases, reeling in one catch for 10 yards.
While his sample size on offense was minimal, and largely came due to the blowout, it was his first opportunity on offense since October in Week 8. This season, the 2025 third round pick has stuck to special teams duties on punts and returns.
As the Vikings have suffered ups and downs with a 5-8 record, their playoff chances in a strong conference and NFC North division are slim to none. This could mean opportunities for Felton in the last four weeks of the season, as Minnesota evaluates its personnel to conclude the year.
Look for Felton to possibly continue getting opportunities as the Vikings take on the Dallas Cowboys on the road for Sunday Night Football on Dec. 14.
2025 rookies
- Miami Dolphins safety Dante Trader Jr. made two tackles against the New York Jets.
- Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Jordan Phillips made no tackles against the New York Jets.
- Chicago Bears linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II was inactive in Week 14.
- Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Tommy Akingbesote remained on the practice squad for Week 14.
- Center Josh Kaltenberger, safety Glen Miller and wide receiver Kaden Prather remain unsigned.
Other players
- Indianapolis Colts safety Nick Cross made five tackles and defended two passes against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Tarheeb Still made five tackles and defended a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Buffalo Bills running back Ty Johnson caught two passes for 14 yards against the Cincinnati Bengals. He also rushed for 25 yards on two carries.
- Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo caught two passes for 20 yards against the Cleveland Browns.
- Las Vegas Raiders right tackle D.J. Glaze played 50 snaps on offense against the Denver Broncos.
- Atlanta Falcons linebacker Josh Woods played 25 snaps between defense and special teams against the Seattle Seahawks.
- Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Spencer Anderson played 21 snaps between offense and special teams against the Baltimore Ravens.
- Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Corey Bullock played nine snaps on offense and special teams against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jakorian Bennett played seven special teams snaps against the Los Angeles Chargers.
- Arizona Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland went 1-of-2 on field goals with a long of 38 against the Los Angeles Rams.
- Chicago Bears Wide Receiver DJ Moore caught one pass for no gain against the Green Bay Packers.
- New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs was on bye week.
- New York Giants safety Beau Brade was on bye week.
- San Francisco 49ers defensive end Sam Okuayinonu was on bye week.
- New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks was on bye week.
- Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jeshaun Jones remained on the practice squad for Week 14.
- Indianapolis Colts defensive end Durrell Nchami remained on the practice squad for Week 14.
- Detroit Lions defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson was inactive for Week 14.
Other news
- Safety Darnell Savage was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills. On Dec. 4 following Week 13, he requested his release from the Washington Commanders. This season, he has made 16 tackles, defended two passes and forced a fumble. Prior to his stint in Washington, he spent the first two weeks of the season with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- New York Jets defensive tackle Byron Cowart remained on injured reserve with an ankle injury. Due to not being designated to return from IR prior to roster cut day in August, his season is over unless he and the Jets reach a settlement.
Week 15 of the NFL season kicks off with the Falcons and Buccaneers on Thursday, Dec. 11.
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