Terps in the NFL: Week 1
9/15/2026 9:38:00 PM | Football
Here's how these former Terps performed on the field during opening weekend:
Week 1 of the NFL season has arrived, and several former Terps delivered standout performances for their respective teams.
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DJ Moore made an impressive debut for the Buffalo Bills, tying for the team lead with 10 receptions and recording 100 receiving yards. It marked the 23rd 100-yard receiving game of his career. The veteran also scored his first touchdown as a Bill on a 43-yard catch-and-run, helping Buffalo defeat Houston.
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DJ MOORE'S FIRST TD AS A BILL 🚨
— NFL (@NFL) September 13, 2026
BUFvsHOU on CBS/Paramount+ pic.twitter.com/CiM8LpAQEc -
Stefon Diggs recorded four receptions for 55 yards and scored his first touchdown with the Commanders.
Stefon Diggs for 6️⃣!
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) September 13, 2026
📺 NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube pic.twitter.com/FgPl48R6RC
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Nick Cross led the Commanders with eight tackles, including two tackles for loss, against the Eagles.
Nick Cross making his presence felt 😤
— NFL (@NFL) September 13, 2026
WASvsPHI on FOX/FOX One
Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/pIGCLkix1b - Chad Ryland went 3-for-3 on field-goal attempts, including a long of 49 yards, and converted both of his extra-point attempts in the Cardinals' season opener against the Chargers.
- Jordan Phillips recorded four tackles for the Dolphins in their season opener.
- Tareeb Still contributed three tackles against the Cardinals this week.
- Chig Okonkwo: caught two passes for 16 yards against the Eagles.
- Deonte Banks: tallied four tackles and returned two kicks for 37 yards against the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football.
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Dante Trader Jr. recorded three tackles and the first interception of his NFL career against the Raiders..
Dante Trader Jr. cuts in front and gets the pick! 💪
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) September 13, 2026
📺 @NFLonFOX pic.twitter.com/VZ3nbRuIU5
| OG Spencer Anderson | Steelers (4th year) |
| OT Gottlieb Ayedze | Dolphins (2nd year) - PS |
| DB Deonte Banks
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Giants (4th year) |
| DB Jakorian Bennett | Giants (4th year) - IR |
| OL Corey Bullock | Panthers (2nd year) - PS |
| DT Byron Cowart | Commanders (6th year) |
| S Nick Cross | Commanders (5th year) |
| WR Stefon Diggs | Commanders (12th year) |
| WR Tai Felton | Vikings (2nd year) |
| OT DJ Glaze | Raiders (3rd year) |
| OT Alan Herron | Bears (Rookie, Undrafted) - PS |
| S Jalen Huskey | Jaguars (Rookie, 3rd round) |
| LB Ruben Hyppolite II | Bears (Rookie, 4th round) - IR |
| RB Ty Johnson | Bills (8th year) |
| WR Jeshaun Jones | Vikings (2nd year) |
| C Josh Kaltenberger | Chargers (2nd year) - PS |
| WR DJ Moore | Bills (9th year) |
| TE Chig Okonkwo
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Commanders (5th year) |
| DE Sam Okuayinonu
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49ers (4th year) - IR |
| DT Jordan Phillips
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Dolphins (2nd year) |
| K Chad Ryland | Cardinals (4th year) |
| CB Tarheeb Still | Chargers (3rd year) |
| S Dante Trader Jr. | Dolphins (2nd year) |
| LB Josh Woods | Falcons (7th year) |
PS-Practice Squad | IR-Injured Reserve
