Locals In the NFL

Taron Johnson - Bills...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Taron Johnson Intercepts Lamar Jackson For Massive 101-Yard Pick Six

Former Weber State and current Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson picked off Lamar Jackson and returned it for a 101-yard pick six.
6 years ago
Sione-Takitaki-Cleveland-Browns-NFL...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Browns LB Takitaki Encourages Fans To Get Ready For Divisional Round With ‘Takis’ Chips

Browns linebacker Sione Takitaki encouraged fans to get ready for the AFC Divisional Round by getting some "Takis" game day chips.
6 years ago
Corbin Kaufusi, NFL, BYU, Mustache, Top Gun...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

San Francisco 49ers Sign Former BYU Lineman Corbin Kaufusi

The San Francisco 49ers announced that they've signed former BYU and New York Jets lineman Corbin Kaufusi to a Reserve/Future contract.
6 years ago
Taysom Hill - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - New Orleans Saints...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Saints List QB Taysom Hill As ‘Questionable’ For NFC Divisional Round Against Buccaneers

New Orleans listed quarterback Taysom Hill as "Questionable" for the Divisional Round game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
6 years ago
Urban Meyer - Utah...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Urban Meyer Mentions Utah Memories, Zach Wilson In First Presser As Jaguars Head Coach

The Jacksonville Jaguars and Urban Meyer held his first press conference as the head coach and he mentioned Utah and Zach Wilson.
6 years ago
Zach Wilson - BYU Cougars - Houston Cougars...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

NFL Draft Landing Spots For Former BYU QB Zach Wilson

On New Year's Day, former BYU quarterback Zach Wilson announced that he would forgo his senior season and enter the 2021 NFL Draft.
6 years ago
Urban Meyer - Ohio State Buckeyes...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Jacksonville Jaguars Name Urban Meyer As Head Coach

The Jacksonville Jaguars hired former Utah Utes head coach Urban Meyer as the team's next head coach.
6 years ago
Sione-Takitaki-Cleveland-Browns-Pittsburgh-Steelers-NFL...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Browns Linebacker Sione Takitaki Seals Wild Card Win Over Steelers With Interception

Browns LB Sione Takitaki intercepted Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger to seal an AFC Wild Card win for Cleveland.
6 years ago
Porter Gustin - Cleveland Browns - Pittsburgh Steelers...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Browns Defensive End Porter Gustin Records First Career Interception Against Steelers

Cleveland Browns defensive end Porter Gustin recorded his first career interception during the AFC Wild Card against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
6 years ago
Alex Smith - Washington Football Team...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Washington Football Team QB Alex Smith Says He’s Undecided On NFL Future

Washington Football Team QB Alex Smith said that he would "take a few weeks" before deciding whether to keep playing.
6 years ago
Sione Takitaki - Cleveland Browns - Pittsburgh Steelers...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Former BYU LB Takitaki, Ex-Salem Hills Star Gustin Help Browns Win First Playoff Game Since 1995

Here is how all of the players with ties to the state of Utah fared during Super Wild Card Weekend.
6 years ago
Zack Moss - Indianapolis Colts - Buffalo Bills...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Report: Bills Running Back Zack Moss Expected To Miss Time In Playoffs With Ankle Injury

The Bills RB is reportedly expected to miss time during the NFL postseason due to an ankle injury suffered in the AFC Wild Card.
6 years ago
Alex Smith - Washington Football Team...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Washington Football Team QB Alex Smith Inactive For NFC Wild Card

The Washington Football Team ruled out Alex Smith from playing in the team’s NFC Wild Card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
6 years ago
Garett Bolles - Bobby Wagner - Fred Warner...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

NFL Locals Honored As AP All-Pro Players For 2020 Season

Multiple local players in the NFL received AP All-Pro honors for their performance during the 2020 regular season.
6 years ago
Urban Meyer - NFL...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Report: Jacksonville Jaguars Plan To Meet With Former Utes Head Coach Urban Meyer

The Jacksonville Jaguars reportedly plan to meet with former Utah Utes head coach Urban Meyer regarding the team's head coaching vacancy.
6 years ago
Marcus Williams - New Orleans Saints...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Local NFL Players Matching Up During Super Wild Card Weekend

Local players in the NFL are set to meet against each other during the opening weekend of the postseason in Super Wild Card Weekend games.
6 years ago
Zach Wilson - BYU - Headband...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

BYU QB Zach Wilson Lists 49ers, Panthers As Potential Landing Spots

BYU quarterback Zach Wilson listed the San Francisco 49ers and Carolina Panthers as potential landing spots for him in the 2021 NFL Draft.
6 years ago
Alex Smith - Washington Football Team - Philadelphia Eagles...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Former Utah QB Alex Smith Leads Washington Football Team To Playoff Berth

Here is how all of the players with ties to the state of Utah fared during the final week of the regular season.
6 years ago
Alex Smith - Washington Football Team - Philadelphia Eagles...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Alex Smith Tosses Go-Ahead Touchdown Pass Prior To Halftime Of Washington, Eagles Game

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith threw a go-ahead touchdown prior to halftime against the Philadelphia Eagles.
6 years ago
Alex Smith - Washington Football Team - Philadelphia Eagles...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Washington QB Alex Smith Throws Dart For Touchdown On Opening Drive Against Eagles

The Washington Football Team QB threw a dart for a touchdown pass on the first possession of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
6 years ago
Alex Smith Leg Brace...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Alex Smith’s Wife Shares Photos Of QB’s Brace Turned Into Lombardi Trophy Replica

Elizabeth Smith shared photos on social media of Alex Smith's brace, now shaped into a replica of the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
6 years ago
Darwin Thompson - Kansas City Chiefs...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Chiefs RB Darwin Thompson Pulls In Touchdown Reception Against Chargers

Former Utah State and current Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson scored his second touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers.
6 years ago
Taysom Hill - New Orleans Saints - Carolina Panthers...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Saints Quarterback Taysom Hill Powers For Touchdown Run Against Panthers

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill powered into the end zone for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in Week 17.
6 years ago
Darwin Thompson - Kansas City Chiefs - Los Angeles Chargers...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Chiefs Running Back Darwin Thompson Scores First Touchdown Of Season Against Chargers

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson scored his first touchdown of the 2020 season against the Los Angeles Chargers.
6 years ago