Tennessee football week 9 NFL recap: Welcome back Cordarrelle Patterson

Nov 6, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 20, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Bryce Thompson (31) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 20, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Bryce Thompson (31) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Former Vols who did not play

Bryce Thompson – DB – New Orleans Saints

He was on the depth chart, but Bryce Thompson was the one former Tennessee football player who didn’t see any action for the Saints Monday night as they lost 27-13 to the Ravens.

Inactive

Velus Jones Jr. – WR – Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears turned to receivers other than Velus Jones Jr. as they lost 35-32 to the Miami Dolphins. It’s unclear when he’ll see the field again.

Kendal Vickers – DL – Las Vegas Raiders

While fellow Tennessee football defensive lineman Matthew Butler played for the Raiders over the weekend, Kendal Vickers wasn’t out there as they lost to the Jaguars.

Darrell Taylor – OLB – Seattle Seahawks

After leaving last week’s game with a hip injury, Darrell Taylor was held out of the Seahawks’ win over the Cardinals. He’s not on the injured reserve, though, so he could see the field next week.

Injured

Derek Barnett – DE -Philadelphia Eagles

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

Emmanuel Moseley – DB – San Francisco 49ers

Just like Derek Barnett, Emmanuel Moseley is out with a torn ACL he suffered against the Carolina Panthers.

Ja’Wuan James – OL – Baltimore Ravens

In this year’s opener, Ja’Wuan James suffered a torn achilles. That has resulted in his second straight season-ending injury.

Former Vols on practice squads

Micah Abernathy – DB – Green Bay Packers

John Kelly – RB – Cleveland Browns

Khalil McKenzie – OL – Baltimore Ravens

Michael Palardy – P – Carolina Panthers

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To recap, Tennessee football had a returning and a breakout star this week in Cordarrelle Patterson and Josh Palmer respectively. They still have an established star in Alvin Kamara and a reliable starter in Trey Smith. A couple of injuries are holding back their full pro potential, but they are showing how elite their former weapons are.