The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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46 ■ THE WOLFPACKER Dontae Johnson CB 6 San Francisco 49ers Released by the 49ers during the final roster cuts of the preseason, but later signed with the squad again in early October after a near-three-week stint with the Chargers in September. He was released once more in November and re-signed with the eventual NFC champions a month later. He inked another deal with San Francisco in April. Josh Jones* S 3 Jacksonville Jaguars Waived prior to the 2019 season by the Green Bay Pack - ers, but was then signed to the Dallas' practice squad and later elevated to the active roster. He had two tackles in six appearances and was waived on Dec. 28, before being claimed off waivers by the Jaguars. Justin Jones DT 2 Los Angeles Chargers Tallied 30 tackles (18 solo), two stops for loss and three quarterback hits in 12 starts. Tyler Jones OL 1 Denver Broncos The undrafted free agent was claimed off waivers in August 2019 from the New York Jets and later signed to Denver's practice squad, but was released prior to week eight. Denver signed Jones again in January. T.Y. McGill* DT 5 Philadelphia Eagles Waived by the Chargers prior to the 2019 campaign before brief stints with Washington, Los Angeles (Chargers) and New Orleans during the regular sea - son. He signed with Philadelphia Aug. 26. Jakobi Meyers WR 1 New England Patriots Signed with New England as an undrafted free agent and led the team in receptions in the first two pre- season games. He made the 53-man roster and caught 26 passe s for 359 yards during his first pro season. Larrell Murchison DL R Tennessee Titans Selected with the 174th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Germaine Pratt LB 1 Cincinnati Bengals Third-round pick appeared in all 16 games, started nine and tallied 76 tackles (50 solo) as a rookie. Will Richardson OL 3 Jacksonville Jaguars Appeared in 15 games and started twice at left tackle for an injured teammate while platooning the rest of the season at right guard. Philip Rivers* QB 16 Indianapolis Colts Ranked No. 8 among quarterbacks and No. 64 overall on Pro Football Focus' Top 101 players of the 2010s list. Jaylen Samuels RB 2 Pittsburgh Steelers Just like in his time at NC State, he produced on the ground and through the air. He notched 47 recep - tions for 305 yards and one touchdown, while he also rushed for 175 yards and a touchdown on 66 carries. James Smith-Williams DE R Washington Drafted by Washington with the 229th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Kentavius Street DL 1 San Francisco 49ers Struggled with injuries throughout the season, but made three appearances and recorded four tackles, including one for loss, for the eventual NFC champions. J.R. Sweezy RG 7 Arizona Cardinals The veteran signed a two-year deal with Arizona prior to the 2019 season and started all 16 games at right guard. Joe Thuney LG 4 New England Patriots The 2019 second-team All-Pro has not missed a game during his first four years in the NFL, and has been charged with allowing only one sack over the last two years by Pro Football Focus. Marquez Valdes-Scantling^ WR 2 Green Bay Packers Appeared in all 16 games, started 10 and brought in 26 passes for 452 yards and two touchdowns. Russell Wilson^ QB 8 Seattle Seahawks The 2019 second-team All-Pro checked in at No. 33 on Pro Football Focus' countdown of the top players of the 2010-19 decade, and the outlet lists him No. 7 on its best players list heading into 2020. New England Patriots guard Joe Thuney has not missed a game in his first four years in the league and was franchise tagged this offseason, meaning he will be paid nearly $15 million for the 2020 season. PHOTO BY DAVID SILVERMAN/COURTESY NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS * Has changed teams since the end of last season ^ Finished his college career at a school other than NC State