Locals in the NFL

Kicker Matt Gay #9 and holder Bradley Pinion #8 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers shake hands after a suc...
Tom Hackett, KSL Sports

After Missing Game Winner, Matt Gay Vows To Attack Problems

The former Ute is looking to bounce back after missing a potential game-winning, 34-yard field goal.
5 years ago
Patrick Mahomes...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

MVP Mahomes, Others Express Support For Jamaal Williams Following Injury

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and AFC MVP, Patrick Mahomes and others expressed their support for Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams following an injury Williams sustained. 
5 years ago
Jamaal Williams Packers...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Jamaal Williams Carted Off Field After Helmet-To-Helmet Hit

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams was carted off the field after a helmet-to-helmet hit on the Packers' first offensive play of the game.
5 years ago
Eric Weddle - Antonio Brown...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Eric Weddle, Antonio Brown Trade Jabs On Twitter

Free agent wide receiver Antonio Brown and Los Angeles Rams defensive back Eric Weddle traded jabs at each other on Twitter.
5 years ago
Jamaal Williams #30 of the Green Bay Packers...
KSL Sports

Fired Up Jamal Williams Leads Packers In Rushing Yards

Here is how all of the NFL players with local ties faired this week.
5 years ago
Eric Weddle Rams Browns...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Rams’ Weddle Stops Browns On 4th Down Run

Los Angeles Rams defensive back Eric Weddle stopped the Cleveland Browns from getting a first down when they went for it on 4th & 9. 
5 years ago
Cody Barton...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Former Ute Barton Dives For Recovery After Saints Fumble Punt Return

Seattle Seahawks linebacker and former Utah Ute, Cody Barton dove on top of a fumble to recover a muffed punt by the New Orleans Saints. 
5 years ago
Cody Barton Seahawks...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Former Ute Hits Seahawks’ Coach Pete Carroll In Nose With Pregame Throw

Former Utes linebacker Cody Barton threw a football and hit Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll in the face.
5 years ago
Taysom Hill - Teddy Bridgewater - New Orleans Saints...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Taysom Hill On Potential QB Start For Saints: ‘I’ll Be Ready’

"I have to be able to know the ins and outs of all the game plan and so that mindset is definitely different. I'll be ready and I'll prepare and ya know, go from there."
5 years ago
Taysom Hill New Orleans Saints...
Mitch Harper, KSL Sports

Taysom Hill Not Ruled Out As Potential Starter To Replace Drew Brees

Saints head coach Sean Payton won't commit to a starting quarterback this week against the Seahawks. Could it be former BYU star Taysom Hill?
5 years ago
Luke Falk #8 of the New York Jets drops back to pass during their game against the Cleveland Browns...
KSL Sports

Logan HS Grad Luke Falk Named Jets Starting Quarterback

All of the performances from the locals after the second week of the NFL season.
5 years ago
Running back Jamaal Williams #30 of the Green Bay Packers and teammates celebrate a touchdown again...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Jamaal Williams Catches 15-Yard TD Pass From Aaron Rodgers

Former BYU running back Jamaal Williams caught a 15-yard touchdown pass from Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
5 years ago
Tim Patrick Broncos...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Former Utes WR Tim Patrick To Miss Time With Broken Hand

Former Utah Utes and current Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick suffered a broken hand in their 24-16 loss to the Oakland Raiders on Monday Night Football.
5 years ago
Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills passes under pressure from Harvey Langi #44 of the New York Jet...
KSL Sports

17 Locals Started In Opening Week Of NFL Season

The NFL season started over the weekend and 17 players with local ties to the state of Utah appeared in the starting lineup for their respective NFL teams.
5 years ago
DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Houston Texans catches the ball for a touchdown during the second half o...
Madisan Hinkhouse, KSL Sports

Former Ute Marcus Williams Gets Body Slammed Following Interception

The New Orleans Saints won the game in dramatic fashion.
5 years ago
Taysom Hill - New Orleans Saints...
Mitch Harper, KSL Sports

Taysom Hill Catches Touchdown Pass From Drew Brees On MNF

Former BYU star Taysom Hill made another big play for the New Orleans Saints in their season opener against the Houston Texans.
5 years ago
Kyle Van Noy #53 of the New England Patriots celebrates a play in the first half during Super Bowl ...
Madisan Hinkhouse, KSL Sports

Super Bowl Champion Kyle Van Noy Misses Game, Welcomes Baby Boy

Welcome to the world, Trae Ledgend Van Noy.
5 years ago
KVN Super Bowl Rings...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Patriots LB Kyle Van Noy Inactive for Sunday Night Football, Wife In Labor

Kyle Van Noy was listed as inactive for Sunday Night Football to be with his wife who was in labor.
5 years ago
Fred Warner San Francisco 49ers...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

49ers’ Fred Warner Forces Fumble Against Tampa Bay

San Francisco 49ers linebacker, Fred Warner forced a fumble of Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end, O.J. Howard in Sunday's game.
5 years ago
Michael Davis Los Angeles Chargers...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Chargers’ Michael Davis Suffers Hamstring Injury, Questionable to Return

Davis suffered a hamstring injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts.
5 years ago
Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers hurdles over Eric Weddle #32 of the Los Angeles Ra...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Eric Weddle Suffers Head Injury In Season Debut With Rams

Former Utah Ute and current Los Angeles Rams safety Eric Weddle suffered a head injury in the second quarter of his debut with the Rams.
5 years ago
Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Harvey Langi (21) works out during Pro Day in Provo on Friday, Mar...
Mitch Harper, KSL Sports

Former BYU LB Harvey Langi Will Start For New York Jets In Week One

Former BYU linebacker Harvey Langi is getting a great opportunity with the New York Jets.
5 years ago
Eric Weddle - Los Angeles Rams...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

After Being Cut, Weddle Finds New Life As Rams Captain

After being cut by the Baltimore Ravens, Eric Weddle has found new life in the NFL and was named a captain for the Los Angeles Rams for the 2019 season.
5 years ago
Taysom Hill New Orleans Saints...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

3 NFL Storylines With Utah Ties To Watch This Season

The 2019 NFL season is here and multiple players with ties to the state of Utah will be key contributors this year.
5 years ago