Locals in the NFL: Tyler Huntley expected to make first start as injuries impact locals
Oct 9, 2026, 5:55 PM
Updating Locals in the NFL injuries before Week 5 of the NFL season. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Tyler Huntley made the most of his first meaningful snaps of 2026. The former Utah quarterback is now in line for his first start of the season.
Huntley led Baltimore’s offense through the second half after Lamar Jackson left with an ankle injury, completing 8 of 9 passes for 63 yards under what Ravens coach Mike Minter described as a “conservative” approach to play-calling.
With Jackson ruled out, Huntley is expected to start against the Atlanta Falcons on “Sunday Night Football.”
Tyler Huntley on starting Sunday night “It’s just like riding a bike.” https://t.co/1nzyiTO83I
— “Cordell” Woodland (@CordellWoodland) October 9, 2026
“A ton of confidence in Snoop to play really well,” the first-year Ravens coach said. “I think everybody on the team is excited to see that and [for] him to have this opportunity.”
While Huntley prepares for a larger role, several other players with Utah ties are working their way back to the field.
Locals in the NFL injury updates – Week 5
OG Jackson Powers-Johnson | Las Vegas Raiders | Corner Canyon High (via Oregon)
Jackson Powers-Johnson missed Las Vegas’ Week 4 loss to Kansas City with a groin injury, but a return could be close.
Guard Jackson Powers-Johnson returns to practice after missing Week 4 vs. Chiefs with groin injury.
#Raiders https://t.co/uJW0QK6iD1
— Levi Edwards (@theleviedwards) October 7, 2026
The former Corner Canyon standout returned to practice this week and could reclaim his starting spot at guard when the Raiders face the New England Patriots this weekend.
OT Braxton Jones | Chicago Bears | Southern Utah/Murray High
Braxton Jones left Chicago’s Week 3 game against the Philadelphia Eagles with a right knee injury and was subsequently placed on injured reserve.
Jones, who had been rotating at left tackle, will be out until at least the Bears’ Nov. 2 game at Seattle.
DB Jalen Davis | Cincinnati Bengals | Utah State
Cincinnati’s starting nickelback landed on injured reserve after suffering a hamstring injury against Pittsburgh in Week 3.
Jalen Davis is eligible to return in Week 8. The ninth-year defensive back has 10 tackles in his seventh season with the Bengals.
OT Brady Christensen | Carolina Panthers | BYU/Bountiful
Brady Christensen remains on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.
The former BYU standout re-signed with Carolina this summer after missing much of the 2025 season with a torn Achilles tendon.
WR Tim Patrick | New York Jets | Utah
Tim Patrick moved a step closer to returning this week when the Jets designated him to return to practice.
WR Tim Patrick has been designated to return
— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 7, 2026
The former Utah receiver has been sidelined with a groin injury suffered during training camp. The designation opens a 21-day practice window for the Jets to activate him.
TE Caleb Lohner | Denver Broncos | Utah/BYU/Wasatch Academy
Caleb Lohner remains on injured reserve after suffering an injury during training camp.
The 2025 seventh-round pick is still working toward a return to the field.
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Brian Preece is a sports.ksl.com insider covering Locals in the NFL, Locals in MLB, and the Utah State Aggies. Follow Brian’s Bees and Beehive baseball here. Find Brian on X, Instagram, and BlueSky at @bpreece24.
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