Tar Heels in NFL: Stars sit, others fight for roster spots; Tez Walker solidifies spot as starter

Posted Aug 24, 2026
Week 2 of the NFL preseason brought mixed results for former UNC players. Performances ranged from breakouts to nagging injuries ahead of rosters getting cut to 53 by Sunday. The results carried extra weight for players fighting for depth roles, from Ty Chandler’s showing on special teams in New Orleans to Alijah Huzzie’s active night for Houston. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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