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Traeshon Holden, Noah Sewell shine in Week 1 of NFL preseason for Oregon Ducks
We are still a few weeks away from football games that actually matter when it comes to season standings, but fans got a nice supply of action over the weekend in the NFL with the first week of the preseason taking place. We got 16 games from Thursday to Sunday, offering a look at the new faces in new places, and scratching the football itch for many eager fans.
In Oregon Ducks circles, it was a great week, with many former players taking the field and having standout performances on the gridiron. Some of those performances came from established guys on their roster, like Josh Conerly with the Washington Commanders or Troy Franklin with the Denver Broncos. Others, like Chicago Bears' Noah Sewell or Dallas Cowboys' Traeshon Holden, did a great job of vying for a roster spot with their production over the weekend.
Whether it was an established veteran who got minimal reps or a young gun fighting for a spot on the 53-man roster, the former Ducks provided a lot to look at this weekend. Here's a glance at some of the standout performances.
WR Traeshon Holden — Dallas Cowboys
Traeshon Holden only had two targets during the game against Los Angeles, but he caught both of them for a team-high 42 yards. Afterward, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer had some high praise for the UDFA, saying that he is moving up the depth chart this fall.
LB Noah Sewell — Chicago Bears
Noah Sewell had a breakout day, with six tackles and one tackle for loss against the Dolphins, including this one on 4th and goal from the 1-yard line. After struggling in his first two seasons, Sewell appears to be thriving under new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, whose 4-3 defense fits Sewell.
OT Josh Conerly Jr. — Washington Commanders
In his first NFL action, Conerly made good on his first-round selection with a solid day against the New England Patriots at the RT position. He had only 14 pass-blocking snaps, but allowed just one pressure, and had a 77.7 run-blocking grade, according to Pro Football Focus.
LB Troy Dye — Los Angeles Chargers
Troy Dye only had one tackle on the day, but it was a big one, stopping the Saints on 4th and goal from the 1-yard line with a crushing tackle. Dye is someone who is likely already solidified on the 53-man roster, but can establish himself as a potential starter with plays like this.
DL Jamaree Caldwell — Los Angeles Chargers
Jamaree Caldwell had himself a day in the Hall of Fame game against the Detroit Lions, getting his first NFL sack to go along with four tackles. He has his place on the 53-man roster cemented, but could really contend for a starting spot on the DL if he keeps this up.
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