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VFL Marquez Callaway Goes Off on Monday Night Football

Former Tennessee Football wideout Marquez Callaway continues his impressive offseason with an electric performance on MNF
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VFL Marquez Callaway Goes Off on Monday Night Football
VFL Marquez Callaway Goes Off on Monday Night Football

The August 23 edition of Monday Night Football caps off Week 2 of the NFL Preseason, and former Vol WR Marquez Callaway showed out, to say the least. 

Callaway nabbed all five of his targets from Saints QB Jameis Winston, racking up 104 yards and two scores in the process. 

The first touchdown came on a deep 43-yard bomb from Winston to Callaway, with Callaway diving for the TD grab. (See video below via @Saints Twitter page):

The second touchdown hookup between Winston and the VFL, a 29-yard one-handed catch made by Callaway, came later in the first quarter to eventually put New Orleans up 14-0 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. (See second TD below via @Saints Twitter page)

Ever since the news broke regarding Saints star-WR Michael Thomas' ankle surgery, that will have him sidelined for the entirety of the preseason and at least the first few weeks of the regular season, Marquez Callaway has emerged as one of the Saints top wideouts. His MNF performance further indicates that Callaway may be in line for a highly productive start to his sophomore season in the NFL. 

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Jack Foster
JACK FOSTER

Jack is a sophomore at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville majoring in Journalism/Electronic Media. Jack grew up in Paris, Tennessee, but now spends the majority of his time in Knoxville doubling as a student and sports journalist for Volunteer Country. Jack has been a sports junkie since he was a young kid and always watched NFL football with his dad on Sundays. Jack still follows the NFL religiously, as he is an avid fantasy football player. Jack started with Volunteer Country in May of 2021 and has since helped provide full coverage of football, baseball and men's and women's basketball. Jack also works as a recurring member of WUTK's Rock Solid Sports show on Wednesdays and Fridays, and he also serves as head sports producer of The Volunteer Channel's Vol News, a student-run show at the University. When Jack is not watching or covering sports, find him on the golf course or back home spending time with his parents, younger sister and friends. Follow Jack on Twitter and Instagram by clicking "Twitter" and "Instagram" to see all of his work with Volunteer Country as well as student media.

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