Williams, Trubisky two of six UNC alums named NFL starters; who will play and who got released?

Posted Sep 7, 2022
After 29 UNC alums entered NFL camps, only 16 will be on active opening-weekend rosters, with three on practice squads, one suspended and another out for the season. Javonte Williams and Mitch Trubisky are among six Tar Heels listed as starters. The NFL season starts with Thursday night’s game between the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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