David Long collects first NFL interception
2021 has been a major success for David Long.
The sixth-round pick in 2019 and a former Mountaineer, he has grown into one of the Tennessee Titans' top defensive players. Through nine weeks, he leads the Titans with 66 total tackles, and has tallied double-digit tackles in a game twice.
This week against the Los Angeles Rams, Long hauled in his first-ever NFL interception, going along with six total tackles.
Long wasn't the only former Mountaineer playing in the NFL this weekend. The following players were on NFL rosters for Week 9:
Tavon Austin, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars: Played seven snaps in a 9-6 win over the Buffalo Bills.
Yodny Cajuste, OT, New England Patriots: Did not play.
Rasul Douglas, CB, Green Bay Packers: Totaled four tackles in a 13-7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Tony Fields, LB, Cleveland Browns: Played 15 special teams snaps in a 41-16 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Mark Glowinski, OG, Indianapolis Colts: Played 32 snaps in a 45-30 win over the New York Jets.
Will Grier, QB, Dallas Cowboys: Did not play.
Nick Kwiatkoski, LB, Las Vegas Raiders: Played 15 special teams snaps in a 23-16 loss to the New York Giants.
David Long Jr., LB, Tennessee Titans: Intercepted one pass, defended two others and totaled six tackles in a 28-16 win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Kenny Robinson, S, Carolina Panthers: Played 31 snaps in a 24-6 loss to the New England Patriots.
Geno Smith, QB, Seattle Seahawks: Did not play (bye week).
Quinton Spain, OG, Cincinnati Bengals: Played 77 snaps in a 41-16 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
Trevon Wesco, TE/FB, New York Jets: Hauled in two receptions for 16 yards in a 45-30 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Kevin White, WR, New Orleans Saints: Played 28 snaps in a 27-25 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
Kyzir White, LB, Los Angeles Chargers: Tallied eight tackles in a 27-24 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Daryl Worley, CB, Detroit Lions: Did not play (bye week).
Additionally, the following players are on various practice squads around the league:
Karl Joseph, S, Pittsburgh Steelers:
Colton McKivitz, OL, San Francisco 49ers
Adam Pankey, OG, Miami Dolphins
David Sills V, WR, New York Giants
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