NFL Rebels Update: AJ Brown, Evan Engram Make Impressive Return to Lineups

OXFORD, Miss. – (Release) In Week 6 of NFL action, 19 former Rebels saw playing time. Eagles receiver AJ Brown made his return to the lineup after missing the past three games with injury, and didn’t disappoint. Brown hauled in six grabs for 116 yards and a touchdown, including this 40 yard snag with just under two minutes left to ice the game and secure the 20-16 victory for the Eagles.

ABSOLUTELY INSANE A.J. BROWN 🥵@1kalwaysopen_ | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/3OQeT4xAgJ

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 13, 2024

Bears cornerback Jaylon Jones stepped up when called upon to make his first start of the year, playing all 62 defensive snaps and bringing down 10 total tackles to help lead his team to victory over the Jaguars in London.

#33 Daijahn Anthony | S | Cincinnati Bengals
Played 11 snaps in Week 6

#64 Nick Broeker | OT | Houston Texans
Was not active in Week 6.

#11 AJ Brown | WR | Philadelphia Eagles
Recorded six catches for 116 yards and a touchdown in his first game back from injury.

A.J. BROWN IS SO BACK 😌@1kalwaysopen_ | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/9XijCes8iO

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) October 13, 2024

#17 Evan Engram | TE | Jacksonville Jaguars 
Started at tight end, leading the team with 10 catches for 102 yards in his first game back from injury. He had the most receptions and yards among tight ends in Week 6.

#24 AJ Finley | S | Los Angeles Chargers 
Recorded two total tackles in a 23-16 win over the Broncos.

#45 Marquis Haynes Sr. | LB | Carolina Panthers
Recorded one solo tackle in his first game action of the year.

#18 Malik Heath | WR | Green Bay Packers
Played 17 snaps in a win over the Cardinals.

#21 Mike Hilton | CB | Cincinnati Bengals
Recorded five total tackles, a quarterback hurry and one pass defended in a 17-7 win over the Giants on Sunday Night Football.

#52 Cedric Johnson | DE | Cincinnati Bengals
Was not active in Week 6.

#94 Benito Jones | DT | Miami Dolphins
Had a bye in Week 6.

#93 D.J. Jones | DT | Denver Broncos 
Earned the start at nose tackle, recording two total tackles

#31 Jaylon Jones | CB | Chicago Bears 
Started at cornerback, recording 10 total tackles with five unassisted.

#88 Dawson Knox | TE | Buffalo Bills
Recorded one catch for a 12 yard touchdown, his first of the season.

JOSH ALLEN. Escapes to find Dawson Knox for the TD.

📺: #BUFvsNYJ on ESPN/ABC
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/gxyvClbm6J

— NFL (@NFL) October 15, 2024

#33 Deane Leonard | CB | Los Angeles Chargers 
Played five special teams snaps in Week 6

#14 D.K. Metcalf | WR | Seattle Seahawks 
Hauled in three catches for 48 yards on Thursday night football against the 49ers

#15 Jonathan Mingo | WR | Carolina Panthers
Recorded one catch for one yard in Week 6.

#8 Elijah Moore | WR | Cleveland Browns
Started at wide receiver, making one catch for three yards.

#70 Royce Newman | OL | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Did not see action in Week 6.

#24 De’Antre Prince | CB | Jacksonville Jaguars
Played two special teams snaps in Week 6.

#41 Otis Reese IV | LB | Tennessee Titans
Recorded one tackle on special teams in Week 6.

#93 Mark Robinson | LB | Pittsburgh Steelers
Played 16 snaps on special teams in a 32-13 win over the Raiders.

#95 Tavius Robinson | OLB | Baltimore Ravens
Recorded two quarterback hurries in a 30-23 win over the Commanders.

#78 Laremy Tunsil | OT | Houston Texans
Started at left tackle, playing 50 snaps in a win over the Patriots.

INJURED RESERVE
Chance Campbell | LB | Tennessee Titans
Sam Williams | DE | Dallas Cowboys
Kenny Yeboah | TE | New York Jet

PRACTICE SQUAD
Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste | LB | Los Angeles Chargers
Laquon Treadwell | WR | Indianapolis Colts
Isaac Ukwu | DE | Detroit Lions
Dayton Wade | WR | Baltimore Ravens