NFL Roundup: How Former Tennessee Vols Played in Week 2 of the NFL

There were many former Tennessee football players who played well in their games during the second week of the games between NFL teams.

Here is a roundup of some of the top performers from the week.

Josh Palmer Was a Star

Josh Palmer started the week with a total of 43 yards on Thursday with the Bills against the Detroit Lions, which is something that shouldn't be celebrated; however, the celebration comes with the knowledge that the former Vol also had a touchdown on that play and has become a TD machine with Josh Allen throwing him the ball. He is one of the better wide receivers on the Bills and is becoming a real threat. With that being said, don't be shocked if he gains some more minutes.

Alvin Kamara Made His Return

Alvin Kamara made his return to the lineup and was genuinely receiving some carries, as he finished with nine carries but also finished with 15 yards on the night. Not a good performance, and definitely not a performance worth celebrating, as he was the only Tennessee player on the Saints to record a stat. The only other player who could have done that is Cedric Tillman, but Tillman didn't receive a football during the contest.

Theo Jackson Gets Active vs. Former Vol

Theo Jackson played against Darnell Wright and the Bears. He also walked away with a win. He finished the game as one of the better safeties on the field, as he finished with a pass deflection, while also finishing with three tackles, and two solo tackles. Jackson is one of the players who many can expect to rise in production, while others have seemingly been underwhelming.

Derek Barnett Showing He Belongs With His New Team

Derek Barnett was the only player on the Cleveland Browns to represent the Tennessee Volunteers, although Dylan Sampson is on the roster but didn't record a stat. Barnett finished the game with two tackles and was also involved in a tackle for a loss, which is something that is cool to see, considering he is now with a new team.

Alontae Taylor Lights Up the Stat Sheet

Alontae Taylor was solid with the Tennessee Titans in their dogfight against the Eagles. He finished the game with five solo tackles, which was all five of them. He also finished with two tackles for loss, which goes to show that he is playing behind the line of scrimmage as well. He is becoming more comfortable with the Titans for sure.

Jermod McCoy Remains Making Progress

Jermod McCoy is making progress in the right direction, as he finished his game with one solo tackle while also finishing the game with two tackles in total. He didn't finish with an interception or a pass deflection, but you have to imagine the rookie will get one sooner or later for the Raiders.

Jaylen Wright is Settling In

Jaylen Wright is settling in for the Miami Dolphins, although he isn't getting much of a shot running the ball. He had two carries for 11 yards and returned three kick returns for an average of around 26 yards. This is something that will continue to be monitored, as he could find himself with a bigger role soon.

Colton Hood and Byron Young Pair for a Solid Vol vs. Vol Contest

Colton Hood played quite well, as he finished the game with two solo tackles, which made up for 100% of his total tackles, while there were some Vols who played well on the other side of the ball. This includes Byron Young, who had a massive sack in the contest, while Tank McCollugh also played and did well with a tackle on the night.

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