Hoos in the NFL Playoffs: UVA Alums Playing in 2024 NFL Postseason
The 2024 NFL Playoffs have arrived and the 14-team field is officially set. A total of eight former Virginia football players are on the rosters of NFL playoff teams. Four of those teams are playing on Wild Card Weekend.
The Cleveland Browns will visit the Houston Texans on Saturday at 4:30pm. The Browns have two former UVA defensive backs on the roster in starting safety Juan Thornhill and reserve safety Rodney McLeod.
The Green Bay Packers play at the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday at 4:30pm. The Packers made the playoffs thanks to a two-touchdown performance from rookie wideout and former Virginia football star Dontayvion Wicks in the regular season finale. Green Bay also has former UVA cornerback Anthony Johnson on its practice squad.
Read more: Dontayvion Wicks Scores Two Touchdowns in Packers' Playoff-Clinching Win
The Buffalo Bills host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday at 4:30pm. Former UVA defensive tackle Andrew Brown is on the practice squad of the Bills.
The Philadelphia Eagles will play at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday at 8:15pm. The defending NFC Champion Eagles have former UVA wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus on their roster.
The Baltimore Ravens earned the No. 1 seed in the AFC and therefore have a bye through the first round of the playoffs. The Ravens have two former Cavaliers on their active roster: offensive tackle Morgan Moses and defensive end Brent Urban.
2024 NFL Playoffs - Wild Card Weekend Schedule
Saturday at 4:30pm: Cleveland Browns at Houston Texans, NBC
Saturday at 8pm: Miami Dolphins at Kansas City Chiefs, Peacock
Sunday at 4:30pm: Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys, FOX
Sunday at 8pm: Los Angeles Rams at Detroit Lions, NBC
Monday at 4:30pm: Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills, CBS
Monday at 8:15pm: Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ESPN/ABC
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