Hokie ClubHere's a preview of all this weekend's games featuring Virginia Tech alums.
Sunday, September 9
Pittsburgh at Cleveland – 1:00 pm ET
QB Tyrod Taylor and the Cleveland Browns take on AFC North rival, the Pittsburgh Steelers. Taylor will be making his first regular season start for the Browns after be trading from the Bills during the offseason. Rookie first-round pick Terrell Edmunds will make his regular season debut for the Steelers. On Wednesday afternoon the Steelers signed the eldest Edmunds brother to their practice squad that also features TE Bucky Hodges.
We have signed RB Trey Edmunds to our practice squad, and released RB Jarvion Franklin from our practice squad.
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) September 5, 2018
Buffalo at Baltimore – 1:00 pm ET
LB Tremaine Edmunds, G Wyatt Teller, TE Logan Thomas and the Buffalo Bills face S Chuck Clark and the Baltimore Ravens. After a strong preseason, Edmunds is scheduled to make his first career start on Sunday. Clark had a strong preseason making several plays including two interceptions. WR Cam Phillips is a member of the Bills practice squad.
Eric Edholm of Pro Football Weekly recently caught up with Edmunds, who will become the NFL's youngest starting linebacker in the Super Bowl era. Make sure to check out his story that includes plenty of quotes from Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster.
The youngest Week 1 starting LB in the Super Bowl era?
— Eric Edholm (@Eric_Edholm) September 5, 2018
Meet the @buffalobills rookie, Tremaine Edmunds, who appears mature beyond his years ...https://t.co/YSvahFPIct
Kansas City at L.A. Chargers – 4:05 pm ET
CB Kendall Fuller and the Kansas City Chiefs take on CB Brandon Facyson and the L.A. Chargers. Fuller will be making his first start with the Chiefs as he was traded from the Redskins during the offseason. Facyson made the 53-man roster after joining the Chargers as an undrafted free agent and will celebrate his 24th birthday on Saturday.
Washington at Arizona – 4:25 pm ET
CB Greg Stroman, CB Adonis Alexander and DT Tim Settle take on the Arizona Cardinals. Stroman, Alexander and Settle made the 53-man roster after they were all drafted this offseason. Former Tech defensive back and assistant coach Torian Gray serves as the secondary coach for Washington.
One thing before I go to sleep. Y'all VA boys stop leaving Virginia to go to another school. STAY HOME. Goodnight.
— Greg Stroman Jr. (@IAM_GSIII) September 4, 2018
Seattle at Denver – 4:25 pm ET
T Duane Brown and the Seattle Seahawks face the Denver Broncos. Brown is entering his second season with the Seahawks and looks to be a staple on the offensive line after signing a contract extension in Seattle. Former Hokie Nick Sorensen serves as the secondary coach for Seattle.
Bud Foster 💪🏾
— Duane Brown (@DuaneBrown76) September 4, 2018
Chicago at Green Bay – 8:20 pm ET
CB Kyle Fuller and the Chicago Bears take on the Green Bay Packers. Fuller has had a stellar preseason and is looking to improve upon his career year in 2017. The Packers actually put an offer sheet in on Fuller in the off-season before he signed a long-term deal in Chicago.
Titans at Dolphins – 1:00 pm ET
The Tennessee Titans travel to Miami to play the Dolphins. WR Isaiah Ford is a member of the Dolphins practice squad.
HOKIES ON NFL ROSTERS (as of Sept. 5)
No. Player Team
34 CB Adonis Alexander* Washington
76 T Duane Brown Seattle
36 S Chuck Clark Baltimore
49 LB Tremaine Edmunds* Buffalo
34 S Terrell Edmunds* Pittsburgh
36 CB Brandon Facyson* L.A. Chargers
23 CB Kendall Fuller Kansas City
23 CB Kyle Fuller Chicago
97 DT Tim Settle* Washington
25 CB Greg Stroman* Washington
5 QB Tyrod Taylor Cleveland
75 G Wyatt Teller* Buffalo
82 TE Logan Thomas Buffalo
*NFL Rookie
HOKIES ON NFL PRACTICE SQUADS (as of Sept. 2)
-- RB Trey Edmunds Pittsburgh
84 WR Isaiah Ford Miami
82 TE Bucky Hodges Pittsburgh
5 WR Cam Phillips* Buffalo
HOKIES ON CFL ROSTERS (as of Sept. 5)
97 DT Woody Baron Montreal