Tennessee football Week 3 NFL recap: One veteran is still a star
Former Vols who did not play
Justin Coleman – DB – Seattle Seahawks
It’s the second straight week Justin Coleman didn’t play. However, the once highest-paid nickel who helped start the Tennessee football tradition of undrafted free agents shining in the pros in the 2010s may see more action soon. After all, the Seahawks had their issues in their 27-23 loss to the Falcons. While Darrell Taylor may play less, Coleman may play more.
Joshua Dobbs – QB – Cleveland Browns
As the backup quarterback for the Vols, Josh Dobbs didn’t play any snaps in the Browns’ win over the Steelers last week. Since the game was Thursday, he was able to be on hand Saturday for Tennessee football’s huge 38-33 win over the Florida Gators.
Cade Mays – OL – Carolina Panthers
Three weeks into the season, the sixth round draft pick out of Rocky Top still hasn’t seen the field. After Carolina scored a huge win over the Saints this past weekend, it may still take some time before he sees some action.
Former Vols on practice squads
Micah Abernathy – DB – Green Bay Packers
Theo Jackson – DB – Tennessee Titans
John Kelly – RB – Cleveland Browns
Jonathan Kongbo – DE – Denver Broncos
Khalil McKenzie – OL – Baltimore Ravens
Josh Palmer and Darrell Taylor are beginning to show promise, Cam Sutton and Emmanuel Moseley have validated themselves as starters, and Shy Tuttle is really on the rise. However, the story of Tennessee football this past weekend was easily Patterson’s performance.