The 2026 NFL regular season is kicking off this Wednesday, and it’s happening right here at Lumen Field with a Super Bowl LX rematch between our Seattle Seahawks and New England. You just know the 12s are going to bring the noise for this one as we get the season underway!
The Vols Are All Over the League (Just Not Our Guys… Yet!)
While we’re all fired up for our Seahawks’ opener, there are a ton of former Tennessee Volunteers making moves across the NFL. This Week 1, a whopping 37 former Tennessee football players are on various NFL rosters. Out of those, 21 former Vols are on active rosters, ready to make an impact right out of the gate. We’ve also got 10 more Vols on practice squads, honing their skills for their shot, and another six on injured reserve or reserve/NFI to start the season. It’s pretty wild, too, that 28 of those 37 former Vols played under head coach Josh Heupel at Tennessee.
Still Grinding After All These Years
It’s always awesome to see guys put in the work and have long, successful careers in the league, even if they aren’t rocking the green and blue. Take Morgan Cox, for instance, who’s back with the Titans for his incredible 17th NFL season! Talk about longevity and dedication. And he’s not the only one hitting a major milestone this year. Derek Barnett, Joshua Dobbs, and Alvin Kamara are all celebrating their tenth NFL season in 2026. That’s a serious run for those guys, proving that commitment truly pays off at the highest level.
So yeah, Wednesday is massive. The NFL season is officially ON. Our Seahawks are hitting the field at Lumen Field against New England, and the whole city is going to be watching as they make their first statement of the year. Let’s show the league what the Emerald City is all about!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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