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Here's everything you need to know before the former Northwestern Wildcats play in Week 2 of the NFL preseason:

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The NFL is finally back, and last week meant all 32 teams took the field in preseason action.

Twenty-three former Northwestern Wildcats are currently rostered by NFL teams, and nearly all of them will be healthy and available for the Week 2 of the preseason. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the 'Cats in the NFL this weekend:

Thursday, Aug. 20

San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Chargers

10:00 p.m. ET/9:00 p.m. CT on NFL Network

SF: None; LAC: OL Rashawn Slater (NU 2017-20), DL TeRah Edwards (NU 2020-21)

Rashawn Slater, coming off a torn patellar tendon injury that caused him to miss all of last year, did not play in the Chargers' preseason opener. TeRah Edwards made his case for a roster spot against the Texans with four tackles and three pressures in 26 snaps.

Friday, Aug. 21

New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers

7:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. CT on NFL Network

NYJ: None; PIT: DL Dean Lowry (NU 2012-15), WR Ben Skowronek (NU 2016-19)

Ben Skowronek caught two passes for 36 total yards in last week's win over the Packers — one from veteran QB Mason Rudolph and one from former Ohio State passer Will Howard. Dean Lowry logged one tackle in his first action since tearing his ACL a year ago.

Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars

7:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. CT on ESPN app

CAR: RB Anthony Tyus III (NU 2021-23); JAX: None

After notching his first NFL touchdown in the Hall of Fame Game, Anthony Tyus III took advantage of a limited opportunity last week against the Bills. He earned 28 yards on his four carries to lead the Panthers while adding a six-yard reception.

Saturday, Aug. 22

Washington Commanders at Detroit Lions

12:00 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m. CT on Local TV

WAS: DB Fred Davis II (NU 2025); DET: TE Thomas Gordon (NU 2019-24)

Fred Davis II was carted off the field during last week's game, but that was due to a full-body cramp, rather than a serious injury. He had one tackle and was targeted once in 26 snaps against the Dolphins. Thomas Gordon played 25 offensive snaps for the Lions in Week 1 of the preseason, blocking on 16 of them and also catching a five-yard pass.

Detroit Lions tight end ThomasGordon (82) practices during training camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Thursday, July 30, 2026.  Detroit Lions tight end ThomasGordon (82) practices during training camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Thursday, July 30, 2026.  

Atlanta Falcons at Indianapolis Colts

1:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. CT on Local TV

ATL: None; IND: DL Adetomiwa Adebawore (NU 2019-22), DB Cameron Mitchell (NU 2019-22)

Adetomiwa Adebawore notched two total tackles and three pressures in the Colts' 13-13 tie with the Patriots a week ago. Cameron Mitchell is currently on Indianapolis' Reserve/Injured list.

Baltimore Ravens at Minnesota Vikings

1:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. CT on ESPN app

BAL: OL Evan Beerntsen (NU 2025); MIN: TE Marshall Lang (NU 2020-24), OL Caleb Tiernan (NU 2021-25)

Marshall Lang hauled in his lone target for 12 yards and blocked on 13 of his 17 offensive snaps. He earned an 87.6 grade per Pro Football Focus, the second-highest on Minnesota's offense. Third-round pick Caleb Tiernan had a rough debut, being called for holding and a false start on consecutive plays in the second quarter. Evan Beerntsen did not play for the Ravens last week.

New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Rams

4:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. CT on ESPN app

NO: None; LAR: OL Blake Hance (NU 2014-18)

Blake Hance played 39 snaps at right tackle last week against the Chiefs. He allowed two pressures and was called for offensive holding.

New York Giants at Miami Dolphins

4:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. CT on NFL Network

NYG: DB Greg Newsome II (NU 2018-20); MIA: WR Malik Washington (NU 2019-22), WR AJ Henning (NU 2023-24), OL Josh Priebe (NU 2020-23)

Malik Washington secured three catches for 15 yards, while AJ Henning brought in a 24-yard reception against the Commanders. Josh Priebe did not allow a pressure in 29 snaps at right guard. Greg Newsome II did not play in the Giants' preseason opener.

Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

7:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. CT on ESPN app

KC: OL Josh Thompson (NU 2021-24); TB: None

In 17 snaps at right guard, Josh Thompson did not allow a pressure. His 83.8 pass-blocking grade was the second-highest on the Chiefs last week, per PFF.

Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals

10:00 p.m. ET/9:00 p.m. CT on NFL Network

DAL: None; ARI: DL Eku Leota (NU 2018-20), RB Evan Hull (NU 2019-22)

Eku Leota logged a tackle and two pressures against the Raiders. Evan Hull took five carries for just eight yards and recorded one four-yard reception.

Aug 13, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Greedy Vance Jr. (22) tackles Arizona Cardinals running back EvanHull (43) during the game at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Brytus-Imagn Images  Aug 13, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Greedy Vance Jr. (22) tackles Arizona Cardinals running back EvanHull (43) during the game at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Brytus-Imagn Images  

Sunday, Aug. 23

Seattle Seahawks at Tennessee Titans

8:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. CT on FOX

SEA: DL Aidan Hubbard (NU 2021-25); TEN: DL Earnest Brown IV (NU 2017-20), OL Peter Skoronski (NU 2020-22)

Peter Skoronski played 22 snaps in his first game after signing the richest contract extension by a guard in NFL history. He gave up one pressure and was involved in a play where quarterback Cam Ward was sacked, though it was largely due to a blown assignment by Skoronski's teammate. Earnest Brown IV finished with one pressure in 29 snaps vs. the 49ers. Aidan Hubbard recorded one tackle and one pressure in 19 snaps last week against the Cowboys.

Games Without Former Northwestern Wildcats

Thursday, Aug. 20: Las Vegas Raiders at Houston Texans

Friday, Aug. 21: Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos

Saturday, Aug. 22: Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bears at Cincinnati Bengals, Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots

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