Tar Heels in NFL: Howell looks sharp for Washington; Chandler impressive; Newsome, 3 others released

Posted Aug 28, 2022
While Sam Howell took advantage of a chance to show his talent in Washington's final exhibition game. The rookie quarterback got every snap of Washington’s 17–15 road loss Saturday at Baltimore. Ty Chandler ran for 44 yards on five carries in 14 offensive snaps of Minnesota’s 23–13 Saturday loss at Denver. Vikings safety Myles Dorn had six tackles. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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