Tar Heels In The NFL: Week 5

Posted Oct 8, 2019
Cole Holcomb, LB, Washington Redskins - Started against the New England Patriots and racked up a team and career-high ten tackles versus the defending Super Bowl Champions in a 33-7 loss. Zach Brown, LB, Philadelphia Eagles - Started against the New York Jets and was part of five tackles and defended one pass as the Eagles won, 31-6. (GoHeels.com)

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