Tar Heels in NFL: Michael Carter has big game, Drake Maye sets Pats record, Mitch Trubisky throws TD

Posted Dec 30, 2024
After spending most of the season on the Arizona Cardinals’ practice squad, former UNC running back Michael Carter had his second-best career performance Saturday in his second game of the season. Meanwhile, Drake Maye set a New England franchise record for rookie quarterbacks and Mitch Trubisky threw a touchdown pass for the Buffalo Bills. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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