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Broncos running back Jonah Coleman (20), the former Husky, rushes the ball against Kansas City.

The former UW running back provides a game-winning score for the Broncos.

Broncos running back Jonah Coleman (20), the former Husky, rushes the ball against Kansas City.

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The former UW running back provides a game-winning score for the Broncos.

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Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the former Husky, throws one against the 49ers.

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The former University of Washington quarterback's previous reward was Sugar Bowl MVP.

Jay Barry had an 81-yard touchdown run at Nebraska in 1991 for the Huskies.

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The Husky ball carrier got loose in Lincoln for one of the longest TD jaunts in school history.

Lakers guard Matisse Thybulle (4), the ex-Husky, dunks the ball against the Utah Jazz.

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The former UW player spent most of his time as a reserve before joining the Lakers.

Billy Joe Hobert passed for a touchdown and ran for two at Nebraska in 1991.

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Thirty-five years ago, the UW won with a huge second-half comeback in Lincoln.

Broncos running back Jonah Coleman (20), the ex-Husky, is shown earlier in the season after a win over Jacksonville.

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Jonah Coleman returns after a five-week absence for the Denver Broncos.

Former Husky Hannes Steinbach (22) looks to pass during a Charlotte Hornets exhibition game.

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The Hornets curiously choose not to use the former Husky big man right away.

Timberwolves small forward Jaden McDaniels (3 goes head to head with New York's O.G. Anunoby.

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He's gone from an immature UW player to a well-established and well-paid pro.

From one ex-Husky to another, Bears cornerback back Kyler Gordon (6) strips the ball from Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

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There was no love lost between these two Montlake standouts on Sunday.

Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) pulls in a fourth-quarter touchdown pass against the New York Jets.

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The former UW wide receiver added another touchdown to his NFL total.

Rick Sharp was a 3-year starting tackle for the UW, playing both offense and defense.

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The two-way Husky tackle recently passed away in Australia at age 78.

Bill Cahill went from the UW to the Buffalo Bills.

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The free safety was part of a swashbuckling time for UW football.

Michael Penix Jr. (9) looks on during warm-ups prior to Thursday night's Atlanta-Green Bay football game.

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Ten months after suffering a season-ending knee injury, It took a while for Michael Penix Jr. to settle in again as the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback wh

Bobby Cox played quarterback at the UW in 1954 and at Minnesota in 1956 and 1957.

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The talented quarterback from Walla Walla repeatedly turned up in the headlines of the 1950s.

Michael Penix Jr. leaves the field after losing to No. 1 Michigan 34-13.

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Over the past eight years, the lefty quarterback has been injury free only in Montlake.

Broncos running back Jonah Coleman (20), the former Husky, celebrates his game-winning touchdown against Jacksonville.

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The ex-Husky running back and wide receiver each scored touchdowns on Sunday.

Falcons edge rusher Bralen Trice made his NFL debut on Sunday with the Atlanta Falcons.

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Several former Huskies turn up with catches, tackles and first outings.

Jonah Coleman, former UW back, playfully poses for the camera after a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers.

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The big question surrounding the running back is when will he start for the Broncos?

Huskies edge rusher Bralen Trice holds up the defensive MVP trophy at the Sugar Bowl in 2024.

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The former Husky edge rusher has been battling knee injuries to keep his NFL career intact.

Jack Westover (37), the ex-Husky TE and cut by New England, has been signed to the Washington Commanders practice squad.

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The tight end was cut by New England and has re-emerged with the Washington Commanders.

Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) is one of 23 Huskies who earned NFL roster spots on cutdown day.

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Forty players from the UW went into the weekend hoping to land an NFL job.

Husky edge rusher Bralen Trice celebrates a big play in the 2024 Sugar Bowl against Texas.

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The edge rusher's injury-filled career with the Atlanta Falcons leads to him getting waived.

Ex-Husky quarterback Jake Browning (5) throws the ball in a Tampa Bay exhibition game against Jacksonville.

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He's out of work after 17 NFL games and 53 as a University of Washington quarterback.

Rams safety Alex Cook (39), the former Husky, celebrates after scoring on a 100-yard interception return against New Orleans.

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The former UW safety went the length of the field with a pass theft for the Rams.

Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (50) reportedly just agreed to a one-year $30 million extension.

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The former Husky defensive lineman reportedly agreed to a one-year, $30 million extension this week.