Terps in the NFL: Roster cuts
A look at where to find 23 ex-Terps now that professional teams have finalized their 53-man rosters.
BALTIMORE, Maryland - August 28, 2026 - The NFL season is set to begin soon, and 23 former Maryland Terrapins will play in the regular season, which kicks off next week. Here is a breakdown of where you can find these Maryland alumni in the NFL this year. Stefon Diggs, the all-time great wide receiver, returns to the DMV after joining the Washington Commanders on a one-year, $8 million contract.
Chig Okonkwo, a four-year Titans player, signed with the Commanders in free agency as their top tight end. Nick Cross, a safety who played for Indianapolis over the past two years, signed with Washington in March. Defensive tackle Byron Cowart, selected to the Commanders’ practice squad, played four tackles in a preseason loss to Baltimore.
Recent graduates Jalen Huskey, selected by the Jaguars in the third round, and Alan Herron, signed with the Saints' practice squad, both began their NFL careers. Other notable alumni include DJ Moore, who plays alongside Josh Allen in Buffalo, and DJ Glaze, who protects for the Raiders. Sam Okuayinonu, Tarheeb Still, and Chad Ryland continue to play in the Bay Area, while Tarheeb Still battles a minor injury.
Chad Ryland remains Arizona’s kicker in his third year with the team. Ty Johnson, Corey Bullock, and Jeshaun Jones are also part of the roster, while Josh Kaltenberger and Ruben Hyppolite II are on the practice squad. Unrostered safety Darnell Savage Jr. was released by the Steelers.
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