Former Vols who didn’t play
Joshua Dobbs – QB – Cleveland Browns
Although the Cleveland Browns lost 39-17 to the Miami Dolphins, Jacoby Brissett wasn’t at fault too much, so Tennessee football likely isn’t going to see Josh Dobbs start anytime soon.
Inactive
Matthew Butler – DL – Las Vegas Raiders
After appearing last week in the Raiders 27-20 loss to the Jaguars, Matthew Butler didn’t play in their loss to the Colts.
Marquez Callaway – WR – New Orleans Saints (just didn’t play)
The final former Tennessee football player for the Saints, Marquez Callaway was shockingly not on the final depth chart as they lost to the Steelers.
Velus Jones Jr. – WR – Chicago Bears
Amidst an up and down start to his NFL career, Velus Jones Jr. was held out of the Chicago Bears’ 31-30 loss to the Detroit Lions.
Former Vols on practice squads
Micah Abernathy – DB – Green Bay Packers
John Kelly – RB – Cleveland Browns
Jonathan Kongbo – DE – Denver Broncos
Josh Malone – WR – Pittsburgh Steelers
Khalil McKenzie – OL – Baltimore Ravens
Michael Palardy – P – New England Patriots (bye week)
Last week was the first time Michael Palardy was signed with the New England Patriots, and he was on a bye this week. He and Josh Malone are increasing Tennessee football’s numbers in the pros, but the star power was depleted this week. Still, Trey Smith deserves a lot of credit for the work he put in out there.