Terps in the NFL: Training Camp
8/13/2021 11:47:00 AM | Football
RB Javon Leake was signed by the Detroit Lions Wednesday, giving Maryland 22 former Terps currently on rosters in Training Camp, spread out among 17 teams throughout the league.
#Lions have signed free agent RB Javon Leake and waived/injured RB Michael Warren.
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) August 11, 2021
Let's take a trip around the NFL, by division, and check in on our Terps:
AFC East
WR Stefon Diggs enters his second year with the Buffalo Bills as one of the best wide receivers in the NFL and one of the best players on a team with Super Bowl aspirations.Stef is clocked in. 😏#GoBills | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/VHPP4WlBk1
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) July 27, 2021
And... loved by Bills fans.Silky smooth. 🔥@JoshAllenQB | @StefonDiggs pic.twitter.com/8tw5tpi7Hu
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) August 5, 2021
Man of the people. 🤩#GoBills | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/gk5iD3rPjD
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) August 7, 2021
We head from Buffalo to New England, where even after an outstanding 2020 season where he stood second in the NFL in interceptions and broke Patriots records, DB J.C. Jackson is still focused on getting better.Stefon Diggs signed an entire box of footballs to then throw to fans in the stands after today's practice. @wkbw #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/bUoxPAihDg
— Jenna Callari (@jennacallari) August 7, 2021
Down in New Jersey, Ty Johnson enters his first training camp with the Jets looking to solidify himself in an unproven but deep running back room."I'm still trying to improve every day."
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) July 31, 2021
J.C. Jackson & more talk week 1 of #PatsCamp: https://t.co/X9CTA7bih1
And to wrap up our AFC East coverage, Tino Ellis is down in South Beach with the Dolphins.Ty Johnson on the Jets' running back competition:
— Jets Videos (@snyjets) August 5, 2021
"You have all these guys that can do different things, it's great to have that" pic.twitter.com/7FT97Blxz2
And making plays.
Jordan Scarlett gets stuffed by Tino Ellis, a rookie DB from Maryland.
— Luis D. Sung (@LuisDSung) August 4, 2021
AFC North
Three Terps, S Antoine Brooks Jr. and RBs Trey Edmunds and Anthony McFarland Jr. are currently in camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have already played two preseason games. And in each preseason game, a Terp has made a huge play.Last night, it was McFarland, barreling through for a touchdown.
And in the Hall of Fame game, it was Brooks making an impact, recovering a fumble in the first half.From a yard out 😤@AnttMacc_ | Watch #PITvsPHI on NFL Game Pass: https://t.co/ZXSzM8uXYI pic.twitter.com/3A6LWfSwc0
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) August 13, 2021
In Cleveland, OL Michael Dunn is entering his second year with the Browns, coming off a great finish to 2020 where he earned a starting role in the playoffs and impressed. The Athletic profiled Dunn's journey to the NFL with his fiance and fellow Terp grad, Marissa Morris.OUR BALL!@_jlayne with the strip, @TwanDoee with the pickup
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) August 6, 2021
📺: FOX | 📱: https://t.co/2cNCfRoIM1 pic.twitter.com/in3NIMstjm
And over in Western Ohio, LB Keandre Jones is in camp with the Cincinnati Bengals."If Joel's out, I think I'm gonna start."
— Bo Wulf (@Bo_Wulf) August 4, 2021
"Are you serious?"
Three leagues, 22 transactions and one Osprey Award-winning producer. The winding road for @Marissa_Morris and Browns playoff hero Michael Dunn. https://t.co/XyIktVTnO6
AFC South
There are two Terps that call the AFC South their home, S Sean Davis with the Indianapolis Colts and OL Derwin Gray with the Jacksonville Jaguars.Davis is making plays during camp.
Off-season addition, safety Sean Davis closes out practice by picking off Brett Hundley. Hello and welcome.
— Taylor Tannebaum (@TaylorTannebaum) August 2, 2021
Another dominant day for the #Colts D.
AFC West
The AFC West plays home to two Terps in new locations, as DLs Yannick Ngakoue and Quinton Jefferson have both made Las Vegas their home, entering the 2021 season with the Raiders.Silver and Black looks good on Yannick.
And he's loving Vegas.That spin move though 🌪 @YannickNgakoue pic.twitter.com/fvqoeAElLQ
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) August 10, 2021
Listen to Yan Mic'd Up.Raider fans are the best. Top notch.
— Yannick Ngakoue (@YannickNgakoue) August 8, 2021
"That's a V12 engine right there."@YannickNgakoue is all gas for his first Training Camp in Vegas. Watch his full Mic'd Up » https://t.co/Bvtl5iH6SD pic.twitter.com/mc3dRN9YNT
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) August 5, 2021
NFC North
With no Terps in the NFC East, we head to the NFC North, where Packers S Darnell Savage Jr., Bears LB Josh Woods and new Lions RB Javon Leake are holding it down across Big Ten country.Playing against arguably the best WR in football? No problem for Darnell.More Life 💫 #24 pic.twitter.com/PtDJ7hDoVy
— Darnell Savage Jr. (@darnellsavage_) July 30, 2021
Josh is looking for an increased role in 2021 with the Bears.I present to you all... @darnellsavage_. #Packers pic.twitter.com/o6L1qhKQP4
— Rachel Hopmayer (@rachelhopmayer) August 8, 2021
Josh Woods puts some pressure on Nick Foles during third team reps.
— Chris Maltby (@ChrisMaltbyBD) July 30, 2021
I could see him expanding into a bigger role with the #Bears this year. He's looked good today.
NFC South
WR DJ Moore is coming off a fantastic 2020 season for the Carolina Panthers where he continued to cement himself as one of the best WRs in football.He says hi.
Although camp can be taxing and time consuming, DJ always makes sure he has time for his daughter, Ari.Drop everything!
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 12, 2021
Joint practices happening now‼️ pic.twitter.com/GCZPn4SNUf
Now back to football, where DJ is forming a rapport with new Panthers QB Sam Darnold.Girl Dad
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 4, 2021
14 ➡️ 2 pic.twitter.com/qrwHIp8gz8
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 4, 2021
DJ isn't the only Terp making plays in Panthers camp, as LB Jermaine Carter Jr. is entering his fourth year with Carolina.DJ being DJ 💫#KeepPounding | @budlight pic.twitter.com/FByDusy23A
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 1, 2021
LB Shaq Smith is down in the Bayou, enjoying camp with the New Orleans Saints.@JERMA1NECARTER PBU pic.twitter.com/S0FkuQ5e82
— John Ellis (@1PantherPlace) August 3, 2021
All I needed was a opportunity. Thank you God! Saints getting everything I got pic.twitter.com/pZKINaRXid
— Shaq Smith (@Nextlevel_shaq) May 2, 2021
NFC West
We wrap up our trip around the league with the newest Terp in the league, RB Jake Funk. Who is making a name for himself in LA with the Rams.Coming 🔜 to SoFi Stadium@jakefunk34 💪 pic.twitter.com/p9dc2a30Q0
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) August 13, 2021
Where he's got something to prove..@jakefunk34 workin'‼️ #RamsCamp pic.twitter.com/dMG4b0vKSX
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) August 2, 2021
Great story from the Los Angeles Times, profiling Funk's adversity filled journey to his first NFL Training Camp."You dream as a little kid of playing in the NFL, and now you're in your first NFL training camp."@jakefunk34's positivity + gratitude is on full display at #RamsCamp 🙌
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) August 9, 2021
Funk is enjoying every second of his time in the LA sun.Three knee surgeries later, Rams rookie running back Jake Funk appears ready to rumble https://t.co/Sb4zu8XQxV
— L.A. Times Sports (@latimessports) August 12, 2021
Lastly, Tyler Mabry is in camp with the Seattle Seahawks.📍 #RamsCamp
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) August 9, 2021
🔜 #RamsHouse
🗣 @jakefunk34 pic.twitter.com/Kdxl2ub7Cw
Seahawks 90-Man Roster Primer: Tyler Mabry https://t.co/S0KUDqMiwJ via @danegnzlz
— VegasNFLChickie (@VegasNFLChickie) June 19, 2021
PRESEASON WEEK ONE PRIMER
Week One of the preseason is underway with Antoine Brooks Jr., Anthony McFarland Jr., Trey Edmunds and the Steelers and J.C. Jackson, Byron Cowart and the Patriots all playing last night.But there are a lot more games over the next few days where you can get a peak of your Terps in action. Check out the schedule:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 13
- Stefon Diggs and the Buffalo Bills will head to face Javon Leake and the Detroit Lions, at 7:00 p.m. on the NFL Network
- Josh Woods and the Chicago Bears host Tino Ellis and the Miami Dolphins, at 1:00 p.m. on the NFL Network
- The battle of offensive linemen! Michael Dunn and the Cleveland Browns head down to face Derwin Gray and the Jacksonville Jaguars, at 7:00 p.m. on the NFL Network
- Shaq Smith returns home as the New Orleans Saints and the Baltimore Ravens play at 7:00 p.m.
- Ty Johnson and the New York Jets face the New York Giants in the Snoopy Bowl, at 7:00 p.m.
- Keandre Jones and the Cincinnati Bengals head to play the defending champs, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, at 7:00 p.m.
- Darnell Savage Jr. and the Green Bay Packers host the Houston Texans, at 8:00 p.m.
- Yannick Ngakoue and Quinton Jefferson make their Las Vegas debuts as the Raiders welcome Tyler Mabry and the Seattle Seahawks, at 9:00 p.m.
- Jake Funk makes his NFL debut as the Los Angeles Rams play the Los Angeles Chargers, at 10:00 p.m. on the NFL Network
- In the lone Sunday game, DJ Moore, Jermaine Carter Jr. and the Carolina Panthers take on Sean Davis and the Indianapolis Colts, at 1:00 p.m. on the NFL Network
