Nittany Lions In The NFL: Week 4Nittany Lions In The NFL: Week 4

Nittany Lions In The NFL: Week 4

Parsons and Warren continue impressive starts; Two alums get their first action of 2025

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Week Four in the National Football League saw 47 Penn State Football alums populate the rosters of 25 National Football League organizations and several players contributed aplenty across all three facets.

 

Green Bay defensive lineman Micah Parsons left a strong impression on his former Dallas teammates, recording three combined tackles, three quarterback hits and an overtime sack in the Packers’ tie with the Cowboys. The former Nittany Lion has 2.5 sacks through four games with his new team. 

 

Indianapolis rookie tight end Tyler Warren delivered another standout performance in his team’s loss to the Rams. Warren caught five of his six targets for 70 yards, while also adding his first career rushing touchdown in the second quarter. Warren has 70 or more receiving yards in three of his first four games and his 263 receiving yards lead all NFL tight ends.

 

Two former Nittany Lions made their 2025 season debuts in Week Four. Tampa Bay receiver Chris Godwin caught three passes for 26 yards in the Buccaneers’ loss to Philadelphia and Tennessee linebacker Curtis Jacobs played nine snaps in the Titans’ loss to Houston.

 

In addition, two alums scored their first touchdown of the season. Giants tight end Theo Johnson caught a touchdown pass in New York’s win over the Chargers, while Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington’s first score of 2025 came on a third-quarter punt return in Jacksonville’s win over the 49ers.

 

Here’s how all 47 former Nittany Lions fared in Week 4:

 

Saquon Barkley, RB (2015-17), Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles 31, Buccaneers 25

  • Second season with Philadelphia (eighth in the NFL)
  • Had 19 carries for 43 yards and a touchdown. Longest rush was 10 yards.
  • Added four catches on four targets for 31 yards. Long reception of 15 yards.

 

Ryan Bates, OL (2016-18), Chicago Bears

Bears 25, Raiders 24

  • Second season with Chicago (seventh in the NFL)
  • Recorded five snaps, all on special teams

 

Jaquan Brisker, S (2019-21), Chicago Bears

Bears 25, Raiders 24

  • Fourth season with Chicago (fourth in the NFL)
  • Recorded four combined tackles, one of which was solo
  • Had one quarterback hit
  • Played 52 defensive snaps and had another five on special teams

 

Ji’Ayir Brown, S (2020-22), San Francisco 49ers

Jaguars 26, 49ers 21

  • Third season with San Francisco (third in the NFL)
  • Played four defensive snaps, additional 12 on special teams

 

Abdul Carter, LB (2022-24), New York Giants

Giants 21, Chargers 18

  • First season with the New York Giants (first in the NFL)
  • Recorded one solo tackle
  • Had five quarterback hits
  • Played 46 defensive snaps and five more on special teams

 

Tariq Castro-Fields, CB (2017-21) - Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles 31, Buccaneers 25

  • Second season with Philadelphia (fourth in the NFL)
  • On injured reserve

 

Dan Chisena, WR (2015-19) - Carolina Panthers

Patriots 42, Panthers 13

  • First season with Carolina (fifth in the NFL)
  • On practice squad

 

Sean Clifford, QB (2017-22) - Cincinnati Bengals

Broncos 28, Bengals 3

  • First season with Cincinnati (third in the NFL)
  • Did not play during Week 4
  • On practice squad

 

Jahan Dotson, WR (2018-21), Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles 31, Buccaneers 25

  • Second season with Philadelphia (fourth in the NFL)
  • Had one punt return for three yards
  • Recorded 31 offensive snaps and four snaps on special teams

 

Arnold Ebiketie, LB (2021), Atlanta Falcons

Falcons 34, Commanders 27

  • Fourth season with Atlanta (fourth in the NFL)
  • Recorded one combined tackle
  • Played 21 defensive snaps

 

Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OL (2020-23), New York Jets

Dolphins 27, Jets 21

  • Second season with the New York Jets (second in the NFL)
  • Started all four games to begin the season
  • Played 62 offensive snaps, adding an additional three on special teams

 

Pat Freiermuth, TE (2018-20), Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers 24, Vikings 21

  • Fifth season with Pittsburgh (fifth in the NFL)
  • Recorded 15 offensive snaps and six on special teams

 

Will Fries, OL (2017-20), Minnesota Vikings

Steelers 24, Vikings 21

  • First season with Minnesota (fifth in the NFL)
  • Has started all four games at guard
  • Recorded 76 offensive snaps and four on special teams

 

Mike Gesicki, TE (2014-17), Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals 28, Broncos 3

  • Second season with Cincinnati (seventh in the NFL)
  • Caught one reception on his lone target for eight yards
  • Played 27 offensive snaps

 

Blake Gillikin, P (2016-19), Arizona Cardinals

Seahawks 23, Cardinals 20

  • Third season with Arizona (sixth in the NFL)
  • Punted four times, averaged 50.5 yards
  • Longest punt was 63 yards
  • Landed three punts inside the 20-yard line

 

Kevin Givens, DT (2016-18), San Francisco 49ers

Jaguars 26, 49ers 21

  • Sixth season with San Francisco (sixth in the NFL)
  • On injured reserve

 

Chris Godwin, WR (2014-16), Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Eagles 31, Buccaneers 25

  • Ninth season with Tampa Bay (ninth in the NFL)
  • Made 2025 debut after missing first three games with injury
  • Caught three passes on 10 targets for 26 yards
  • Recorded 58 offensive snaps

 

Yetur Gross-Matos, DE (2017-19), San Francisco 49ers

Jaguars 26, 49ers 21

  • Second season with San Francisco (sixth in the NFL)
  • Recorded three combined tackles
  • Played 20 defensive snaps

 

Adisa Isaac, DE (2019-23), Baltimore Ravens

Chiefs 37, Ravens 20

  • Second season with Baltimore (second in the NFL)
  • Remains on injured reserve

 

Coziah Izzard, DT (2020-24), New Orleans Saints

Bills 31, Saints 19

  • First season with New Orleans (first in the NFL)
  • On practice squad

 

Curtis Jacobs, LB (2020-23), Tennessee Titans

Texans 26, Titans 0

  • Second season with the Tennessee (second in the NFL)
  • Made 2025 debut after spending first three weeks on practice squad
  • Recorded nine snaps, all on special teams

 

Austin Johnson, DT (2013-15), Jacksonville Jaguars

Jaguars 26, 49ers 21

  • First season with Jacksonville (ninth in the NFL)
  • Had two combined tackles, one of which was solo
  • Recorded 19 defensive snaps and three on special teams

 

Theo Johnson, TE (2020-23), New York Giants

Giants 21, Chargers 18

  • Second season with the New York Giants (second in the NFL)
  • Caught three passes on five targets for 17 yards and a touchdown
  • Longest reception was a 10-yard catch
  • Recorded 53 offensive snaps

 

DaQuan Jones, DT (2010-13), Buffalo Bills

Bills 31, Saints 19

  • Fourth season with Buffalo (12th in the NFL)
  • Recorded three combined tackles, one of which was solo
  • Had one sack, his second on the year
  • Played 39 defensive snaps and four on special teams

 

Kalen King, CB (2021-23), Carolina Panthers

Patriots 42, Panthers 13

  • First season with Carolina (second in the NFL)
  • On practice squad

 

Kobe King, LB (2021-24), Minnesota Vikings

Steelers 24, Vikings 21

  • First season with Minnesota (first in the NFL)
  • Recorded one solo tackle
  • Played 15 snaps, all on special teams

 

Connor McGovern, OL (2016-18), Buffalo Bills

Bills 31, Saints 19

  • Third season with Buffalo (seventh in the NFL)
  • Started all four games at center
  • Recorded 59 offensive snaps

 

PJ Mustipher, DT (2018-22), Arizona Cardinals

Seahawks 23, Cardinals 20

  • Second season with Arizona (second in the NFL)
  • Recorded four combined tackles, one of which was solo
  • Played 28 defensive snaps, additional six on special teams

 

Hunter Nourzad, OL (2022-23), Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs 37, Ravens 20

  • Second season with Kansas City (second in the NFL)
  • Inactive in Week 4

 

Odafe Oweh, LB (2019-20), Baltimore Ravens

Chiefs 37, Ravens 20

  • Fifth season with Baltimore (fifth in the NFL)
  • Recorded five combined tackles, four of which were solo
  • Played 33 defensive snaps

 

Micah Parsons, DL (2018-19), Green Bay Packers

Cowboys 40, Packers 40 (OT)

  • First season with Green Bay (fifth in the NFL)
  • Recorded three combined tackles, one of which was solo
  • Had one sack and three quarterback hits
  • Played 47 defensive snaps

 

Joey Porter Jr., CB (2019-22), Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers 24, Vikings 21

  • Third season with Pittsburgh (third in the NFL)
  • Inactive with injury in Week 4

 

Jaylen Reed, S (2021-24), Houston Texans

Texans 26, Titans 0

  • First season with Houston (first in the NFL)
  • Remains on injured reserve with designation to return

 

Chop Robinson, LB (2022-23), Miami Dolphins

Dolphins 27, Jets 21

  • Second season with Miami (second in the NFL)
  • Played 22 snaps, all on defense

 

Miles Sanders, RB (2016-18), Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys 40, Packers 40 (OT)

  • First season with Dallas (seventh in the NFL)
  • Ran two times for eight yards
  • Caught two passes on two targets for 17 yards
  • Recorded seven offensive snaps

 

Nick Scott, S (2015-18), Carolina Panthers

Patriots 42, Panthers 13

  • Second season with Carolina (seventh in the NFL)
  • Recorded six combined tackles, four of which were solo
  • Played 47 defensive snaps, six on special teams

 

Juice Scruggs, OL (2018-22), Houston Texans

Texans 26, Titans 0

  • Third season with Houston (three in the NFL)
  • Played 57 offensive snaps, another five on special teams

 

Chris Stoll, LS (2017-22), Seattle Seahawks

Seahawks 23, Cardinals 20

  • Third season with Seattle (third in the NFL)
  • Played nine snaps, all on special teams

 

Jordan Stout, P (2019-21), Baltimore Ravens

Chiefs 37, Ravens 20

  • Fourth season with Baltimore (fourth in the NFL)
  • Punted one time for 50 yards

 

Brenton Strange, TE (2019-22), Jacksonville Jaguars

Jaguars 26, 49ers 21

  • Third season with Jacksonville (third in the NFL)
  • Caught six passes on seven targets for 45 yards. Longest reception of 11 yards
  • Played 50 offensive snaps

 

Mitchell Tinsley, WR (2022), Cincinnati Bengals

Broncos 28, Bengals 3

  • First season with Cincinnati (third in the NFL)
  • Caught one reception for nine yards (targeted two times)
  • Played 16 combined snaps, including nine on special teams

 

Rasheed Walker, OL (2019-21), Green Bay Packers

Cowboys 40, Packers 40 (OT)

  • Fifth season with Green Bay (fifth in the NFL)
  • Has started all four games at tackle
  • Recorded 83 offensive snaps and seven on special teams

 

Caedan Wallace, OL (2019-23), New England Patriots

Patriots 42, Panthers 13

  • Second season with New England (second in the NFL)
  • Inactive in Week 4

 

Tyler Warren, TE (2020-24), Indianapolis Colts

Rams 27, Colts 20

  • First season with Indianapolis (first in the NFL)
  • Caught five passes on six targets for 70 yards. Longest reception of 24 yards
  • Rushed two times for three yards
  • Recorded 54 offensive snaps

 

Parker Washington, WR (2020-22), Jacksonville Jaguars

Jaguars 26, 49ers 21

  • Third season with Jacksonville (third in the NFL)
  • Had one rush for -1 yards, also had two targets but no receptions
  • Returned a punt for an 87-yard touchdown
  • Played 58 offensive snaps, additional two snaps on special teams

 

Kevin Winston Jr., S (2022-24), Tennessee Titans

Texans 26, Titans 0

  • First season with Tennessee (first in the NFL)
  • Inactive with injury in Week 4

 

Sal Wormley, OL (2019-24), Jacksonville Jaguars

Jaguars 26, 49ers 21

  • First season with Jacksonville (first in the NFL)
  • On practice squad

 

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