Tar Heels in NFL: Maye, Downs, Stewart, Heck make season debuts; Brooks gets first NFL carry

Posted Sep 24, 2024
Indianapolis’ Josh Downs finally made his season debut, and Houston’s British Brooks got his first NFL carry in Week 3. After missing preseason and the first two games with a high ankle sprain, the second-year wide receiver helped the Colts get their first win in three games. Drake Maye, M.J. Stewart, and Charlie Heck also made their season debuts. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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