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Tennessee football Week 4 NFL recap: CBs dominate

By Caleb Calhoun

Oct 2, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) runs past New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) after intercepting a pass during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) runs past New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) after intercepting a pass during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports /
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While the cornerbacks for Tennessee football may be struggling severely, the cornerbacks in the NFL who once played for the Vols are thriving. One was an undrafted free agent who became a regular contributor immediately, but another was drafted a year earlier and even higher. He has had a breakout season this year.

Of course, it wasn’t the same story for running backs. One was the Vols’ biggest star entering the pros before this year, and another was the Vols’ biggest star through three weeks. Now both have issues, which could make them irrelevant for at leas the next few weeks.

As usual, our breakdown of former Vols in the NFL includes stars, players who saw significant action, players who saw limited action, players who didn’t play and those on injured reserve. For Tennessee football’s Week 4 NFL performance, we’ll start with the injuries.

Oct 2, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) scores a touchdown past Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) scores a touchdown past Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Players who got hurt Sunday

Cordarrelle Patterson – RB – Atlanta Falcons

Through three weeks, Cordarrelle Patterson was the Vols’ biggest star, and he looked on track to be that again Sunday as he had nine carries for 38 yards and a touchdown as the Atlanta Falcons beat the Cleveland Browns 23-20. However, he missed the second half due to a knee injury entering the game and is now on injured reserve, so he will also miss the next four weeks.

Players who didn’t play Sunday due to injury

Justin Coleman – DB – Seattle Seahawks

Early on in the season, Justin Coleman has been battling a calf injury. He was doubtful against the Detroit Lions and didn’t play as the Seattle Seahawks won 48-45.

Alvin Kamara – RB – New Orleans Saints

It was the second time in four weeks Alvin Kamara, the Vols’ biggest star, missed action due to a rib injury. He had to watch the New Orleans Saints lose 28-25 to the Minnesota Vikings.

Alontae Taylor – DB – New Orleans Saints

Another Saint who played for Tennessee football, Alontae Taylor missed his second straight game. He is on IR with a knee injury.

Players who are out for the season

Derek Barnett – DE -Philadelphia Eagles

A torn ACL in the opener ended Derek Barnett’s season.

Ja’Wuan James – OL – Baltimore Ravens

For the second straight year, Ja’Wuan James suffered a season-ending injury, this time due to a torn achilles in the opener.

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