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NFL Rebels Update: Week 2
9/22/2026 | Football
NFL Rebels Update: Week 2
OXFORD, Miss. – Here at OleMissSports.com, we are proud to update Rebel fans on the status of our former players who lace up their cleats on Sundays in the NFL. In Week 2, 19 former Rebels saw action across the league.
Indianapolis Colts rookie cornerback Kapena Gushiken made the most of his opportunity on Sunday Night Football against the Kansas City Chiefs. Playing just eight defensive snaps, Gushiken brought down two tackles, including one tackle for loss, and had a huge pass breakup late in the game. With 3:28 remaining in regulation and the Chiefs facing third and 7, Gushiken broke up a pass from Patrick Mahomes intended for Rashee Rice, forcing a punt and helping send the game to overtime.
#77 Ben Brown | OL | New England Patriots
Played five snaps on special teams in a win over the Steelers.
#44 Tahj Chambers | LB | Indianapolis Colts
Played 27 snaps on special teams, finishing with one solo tackle.
#6 Jaxson Dart | QB | New York Giants
Went 3-of-5 passing for 20 yards before leaving the game due to injury.
#1 Evan Engram | TE | Denver Broncos
Hauled in one catch for 17 yards in a 20-13 win over the Jaguars.
#34 Kapena Gushiken | S | Indianapolis Colts
Recorded two tackles, including one for a loss, and had one pass breakup on a crucial third down late in the game.
#9 Tre Harris | WR | Los Angeles Chargers
Brought down one catch for 53 yards in a loss to the Raiders. The 53-yard reception was the longest of his career, and the tenth longest passing play of the NFL season.
Played 24 defensive snaps in a loss to the Carolina Panthers.
#52 Cedric Johnson | DE | Cincinnati Bengals
Recorded three total tackles, two sacks, two tackles for loss, and two quarterback hits in a 20-6 win over the Houston Texans.
Played 25 defensive snaps, finishing with one tackle in a win against Jacksonville.
#88 Dawson Knox | TE | Buffalo Bills
Finished with two catches for five yards, including a second quarter touchdown as the Bills defeated the Lions 34-24 on Thursday Night Football.
Was not active in Week 2.
#4 D.K. Metcalf | WR | Pittsburgh Steelers
Finished with four catches for 27 yards in a loss to the New England Patriots.
#18 Jonathan Mingo | WR | Dallas Cowboys
Played 17 total snaps in a 36-20 win over Washington.
#19 Elijah Moore | WR | Philadelphia Eagles
Was not active in Week 2.
#97 Walter Nolen III | DT | Arizona Cardinals
Recorded two tackles and one quarterback hit in a loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
#92 JJ Pegues | DT | Las Vegas Raiders
Was not active in Week 2.
#61 Diego Pounds | OL | Kansas City Chiefs
Was not active in Week 2.
#95 Tavius Robinson | OLB | Baltimore Ravens
Recorded two total tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss, and one quarterback hit in a loss to the Saints.
Hauled in three catches for 61 yards, including this 48 yard catch to set the Colts up for a game-tying field goal in overtime.
Played 32 defensive snaps, finishing with two tackles in a win over the Falcons.
#17 Jordan Watkins | WR | San Francisco 49ers
Was not active in Week 2.
#66 Jayden Williams | OL | Arizona Cardinals
Played two snaps in the loss against Seattle.
#54 Sam Williams | DE | Cleveland Browns
Brought down three tackles in a 23-19 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
#31 Wydett Williams Jr. | S | Arizona Cardinals
Played eight total snaps in a loss against the Seahawks.
INJURED RESERVE
Trey Amos | CB | Washington Commanders
A.J. Brown | WR | New England Patriots
De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | San Francisco 49ers
Laremy Tunsil | OT | Washington Commanders
PRACTICE SQUAD
Nick Broeker | OL | Buffalo Bills
Chance Campbell | LB | Philadelphia Eagles
AJ Finley | S | Seattle Seahawks
Deantre Prince | CB | Chicago Bears
John Saunders Jr. | S | New York Jets
Trey Washington | S | Indianapolis Colts
Harrison Wallace III | WR | Arizona Cardinals
Antwane Wells JR. | WR | Atlanta Falcons
OXFORD, Miss. – Here at OleMissSports.com, we are proud to update Rebel fans on the status of our former players who lace up their cleats on Sundays in the NFL. In Week 2, 19 former Rebels saw action across the league.
Indianapolis Colts rookie cornerback Kapena Gushiken made the most of his opportunity on Sunday Night Football against the Kansas City Chiefs. Playing just eight defensive snaps, Gushiken brought down two tackles, including one tackle for loss, and had a huge pass breakup late in the game. With 3:28 remaining in regulation and the Chiefs facing third and 7, Gushiken broke up a pass from Patrick Mahomes intended for Rashee Rice, forcing a punt and helping send the game to overtime.
Kapena Gushiken!!!#INDvsKC on NBC pic.twitter.com/Jzb1FbBBRF
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) September 21, 2026
#77 Ben Brown | OL | New England Patriots
Played five snaps on special teams in a win over the Steelers.
#44 Tahj Chambers | LB | Indianapolis Colts
Played 27 snaps on special teams, finishing with one solo tackle.
#6 Jaxson Dart | QB | New York Giants
Went 3-of-5 passing for 20 yards before leaving the game due to injury.
#1 Evan Engram | TE | Denver Broncos
Hauled in one catch for 17 yards in a 20-13 win over the Jaguars.
#34 Kapena Gushiken | S | Indianapolis Colts
Recorded two tackles, including one for a loss, and had one pass breakup on a crucial third down late in the game.
#9 Tre Harris | WR | Los Angeles Chargers
Brought down one catch for 53 yards in a loss to the Raiders. The 53-yard reception was the longest of his career, and the tenth longest passing play of the NFL season.
#51 Jared Ivey | LB | Atlanta FalconsTre' Harris with a big 53-yard catch and run!
— NFL (@NFL) September 20, 2026
LVvsLAC on CBS/Paramount+
Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/gah6WnUCSe
Played 24 defensive snaps in a loss to the Carolina Panthers.
#52 Cedric Johnson | DE | Cincinnati Bengals
Recorded three total tackles, two sacks, two tackles for loss, and two quarterback hits in a 20-6 win over the Houston Texans.
#93 D.J. Jones | DT | Denver BroncosCedric Johnson calls game 💪 pic.twitter.com/26hWYMYDBf
— NFL (@NFL) September 20, 2026
Played 25 defensive snaps, finishing with one tackle in a win against Jacksonville.
#88 Dawson Knox | TE | Buffalo Bills
Finished with two catches for five yards, including a second quarter touchdown as the Bills defeated the Lions 34-24 on Thursday Night Football.
#33 Deane Leonard | CB | Los Angeles ChargersDAWSON. KNOX.
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) September 18, 2026
📺: @NFLonPrime pic.twitter.com/Yilrw54xH8
Was not active in Week 2.
#4 D.K. Metcalf | WR | Pittsburgh Steelers
Finished with four catches for 27 yards in a loss to the New England Patriots.
#18 Jonathan Mingo | WR | Dallas Cowboys
Played 17 total snaps in a 36-20 win over Washington.
#19 Elijah Moore | WR | Philadelphia Eagles
Was not active in Week 2.
#97 Walter Nolen III | DT | Arizona Cardinals
Recorded two tackles and one quarterback hit in a loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
#92 JJ Pegues | DT | Las Vegas Raiders
Was not active in Week 2.
#61 Diego Pounds | OL | Kansas City Chiefs
Was not active in Week 2.
#95 Tavius Robinson | OLB | Baltimore Ravens
Recorded two total tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss, and one quarterback hit in a loss to the Saints.
#13 Laquon Treadwell | WR | Indianapolis ColtsTAVIUS ROBINSON!!! WHAT A SACK 💪🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/J3RjjLFVdu
— NFL Canada (@NFLCanada) September 20, 2026
Hauled in three catches for 61 yards, including this 48 yard catch to set the Colts up for a game-tying field goal in overtime.
#3 Princely Umanmielen | LB | Carolina PanthersJones goes deep to Treadwell!
— NFL (@NFL) September 21, 2026
After review it's ruled he was down by contact.
INDvsKC on NBC/Peacock
Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/6GLhdpYWwr
Played 32 defensive snaps, finishing with two tackles in a win over the Falcons.
#17 Jordan Watkins | WR | San Francisco 49ers
Was not active in Week 2.
#66 Jayden Williams | OL | Arizona Cardinals
Played two snaps in the loss against Seattle.
#54 Sam Williams | DE | Cleveland Browns
Brought down three tackles in a 23-19 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
#31 Wydett Williams Jr. | S | Arizona Cardinals
Played eight total snaps in a loss against the Seahawks.
INJURED RESERVE
Trey Amos | CB | Washington Commanders
A.J. Brown | WR | New England Patriots
De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | San Francisco 49ers
Laremy Tunsil | OT | Washington Commanders
PRACTICE SQUAD
Nick Broeker | OL | Buffalo Bills
Chance Campbell | LB | Philadelphia Eagles
AJ Finley | S | Seattle Seahawks
Deantre Prince | CB | Chicago Bears
John Saunders Jr. | S | New York Jets
Trey Washington | S | Indianapolis Colts
Harrison Wallace III | WR | Arizona Cardinals
Antwane Wells JR. | WR | Atlanta Falcons
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