Ex Texas A&M Stars Headline NFL Week 8 With Key Matchups Ahead

Texas A&M football fans have plenty of familiar names to follow this weekend as former Aggies prepare for NFL Week 8, with matchups involving Von Miller, Cashius Howell, Shemar Stewart and several other Texas A&M standouts.

The Aggies have built an impressive NFL pipeline, sending 10 players into the league through the 2026 NFL Draft alone. Veterans and rookies alike are now scattered across professional rosters, giving the 12th Man plenty of reasons to follow Sunday's action.

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One of the biggest attractions will be in Arlington, where former Texas A&M superstar Von Miller and the Dallas Cowboys host the Arizona Cardinals at noon CT on FOX.

Miller, who returned to Texas to join Dallas this season, remains one of the most recognizable defensive players in Aggies history. His Cowboys are trying to build on Monday's 38-21 victory over Philadelphia and return to .500.

Arizona also features former Texas A&M offensive lineman Chase Bisontis, although the rookie has been on injured reserve.

In Cincinnati, former Aggies defensive linemen Cashius Howell and Shemar Stewart will be part of the Bengals' matchup against the Tennessee Titans, also scheduled for noon CT.

Howell, the former SEC sacks leader, is beginning his professional career alongside Stewart, giving Texas A&M supporters two familiar defensive names to monitor.

Tennessee's roster includes former Aggies offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr. and defensive back Jaylon Jones.

Another intriguing matchup features Nnamdi Madubuike and the Baltimore Ravens visiting the Buffalo Bills. Former Texas A&M offensive lineman Ar'maj Reed-Adams is with Buffalo.

Jacksonville's matchup against Indianapolis includes several additional Aggies. Tight end Nate Boerkircher and defensive back Antonio Johnson Jr. are with the Jaguars, while defensive lineman Micheal Clemons is on Indianapolis' roster.

Cleveland rookie receiver KC Concepcion also has an opportunity to draw attention when the Browns visit Pittsburgh, which features former Aggies offensive lineman Ryan McCollum.

Later Sunday, Denver defensive lineman Tyler Onyedim and the Broncos host Kansas City, while New England offensive lineman Dametrious Crownover is with the Patriots for their trip to Miami.

Running back De'Von Achane remains one of Texas A&M's most exciting NFL products, although his injured-reserve status makes him unavailable.

Philadelphia punter Braden Mann will be another familiar face to watch when the Eagles visit Washington on Sunday Night Football.

Several prominent former Aggies won't have games this weekend, including San Francisco receivers Mike Evans and Christian Kirk, Los Angeles Rams defensive star Myles Garrett and Atlanta offensive tackle Jake Matthews, whose teams have byes.

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For Texas A&M fans, the NFL weekend offers another opportunity to appreciate the program's considerable professional footprint.

Whether it's established veterans like Miller or young defenders like Howell and Stewart, the Aggies' influence continues well beyond Kyle Field.