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Locals in the NFL: Patriots, Seahawks send 6 former Utah products to Super Bowl LX

Locals in the NFL: Patriots, Seahawks send 6 former Utah products to Super Bowl LX

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 11:12 p.m.

Five players and one coach who played high school or college football in the state of Utah will play in Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
Locals in the NFL Playoffs: Here are the former Utah stars off to championship weekend

Locals in the NFL Playoffs: Here are the former Utah stars off to championship weekend

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 8:32 p.m.

The NFL's final four is set, and former Utah high school and college football standouts were everywhere in leading their respective teams within one game of a Super Bowl.
49ers star Fred Warner ruled out for playoff game against Seattle, could return if team advances

49ers star Fred Warner ruled out for playoff game against Seattle, could return if team advances

Josh Dubow, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 3:24 p.m.

San Francisco star linebacker Fred Warner was ruled out for the 49ers' divisional round playoff game against Seattle but could return from a serious ankle injury if the team wins this week.
Locals in the NFL: Puka Nacua, Cole Bishop among highlights on wild-card weekend

Locals in the NFL: Puka Nacua, Cole Bishop among highlights on wild-card weekend

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 9:21 p.m.

Former Utah high school and college football players were all over the place on wild-card weekend to open the 20252 NFL playoffs.
Nacua earns unanimous AP All-Pro honors with 2 other Utahns — and his LA quarterback

Nacua earns unanimous AP All-Pro honors with 2 other Utahns — and his LA quarterback

Rob Maaddi, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 12:17 p.m.

Matthew Stafford beat out Drake Maye while Myles Garrett, Puka Nacua and Jaxon Smith-Njigba were unanimous choices for the 2025 Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team.
Locals in the NFL playoffs: These former Utah high school, college stars are on postseason rosters

Locals in the NFL playoffs: These former Utah high school, college stars are on postseason rosters

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 1:43 p.m.

Former Utah offensive tackle Garett Bolles started 17 games in 2025 for the Broncos, who clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC for the first time since the franchise won its last Super Bowl in 2015.
Locals in the NFL: Puka Nacua passes Randy Moss for 2nd-most receiving yards in 3 seasons

Locals in the NFL: Puka Nacua passes Randy Moss for 2nd-most receiving yards in 3 seasons

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 4 - 10:03 p.m.

Here's a look at how other former Utah college and high school football standouts performed in the final week of the 2026 NFL regular season.
Andy Reid plans to return as Chiefs coach next season

Andy Reid plans to return as Chiefs coach next season

Dave Skretta, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 1:51 p.m.

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday that he plans to return next season, batting away any thought of an impending retirement by making a tongue-in-cheek joke about his status with a franchise he has led to three Super Bowl titles.
Locals in the NFL: Could former BYU LB Fred Warner return from season-ending injury for 49ers?

Locals in the NFL: Could former BYU LB Fred Warner return from season-ending injury for 49ers?

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 28 - 11:15 p.m.

Fred Warner's gruesome season-ending ankle injury may not have ended his season after all.
Locals in the NFL: An emotional Taysom Hill made NFL history in possibly final game in New Orleans

Locals in the NFL: An emotional Taysom Hill made NFL history in possibly final game in New Orleans

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 10:24 p.m.

Taysom Hill proved the former BYU quarterback is 1-of-1 in what may be his final game in New Orleans as a member of the Saints organization.
Rams WR Puka Nacua apologizes for gesture, adds more controversy after career game

Rams WR Puka Nacua apologizes for gesture, adds more controversy after career game

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 18 - 11:56 p.m.

Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua's tumultuous Thursday started with an apology, and ended with more controversial remarks.
Locals in the NFL: Kyle Van Noy sets up former Orem safety's TD for Ravens

Locals in the NFL: Kyle Van Noy sets up former Orem safety's TD for Ravens

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 10:35 p.m.

Here's a look at how other former Utah high school and college football standouts performed in Week 15 of the 2025 NFL regular season.
Locals in the NFL: Nacua, Rams bounce back in big way with 530 yards vs. Cardinals

Locals in the NFL: Nacua, Rams bounce back in big way with 530 yards vs. Cardinals

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 9:42 p.m.

In just three years in the league, Puka Nacua has already risen his own standards a few times.
Locals in the NFL: Puka Nacua tops 1,000 yards with catch of the year candidate

Locals in the NFL: Puka Nacua tops 1,000 yards with catch of the year candidate

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 11:01 p.m.

Puka Nacua has been making unreal catches look routine since he was a sophomore in high school, but the third-year Rams wide out may have even topped himself Sunday afternoon.
Locals in the NFL: Devin Lloyd, Jaguars defense boost playoff hopes with OT win

Locals in the NFL: Devin Lloyd, Jaguars defense boost playoff hopes with OT win

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 23 - 10:56 p.m.

The former University of Utah linebacker had five tackles, two tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and hit Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett five times to highlight a tough defense.
Locals in the NFL: Kyle Van Noy helps 'welcome' Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders to NFL

Locals in the NFL: Kyle Van Noy helps 'welcome' Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders to NFL

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 10:24 p.m.

The former BYU linebacker had a tackle, two quarterback hits and a 7-yard sack in Baltimore's win over the Browns.
Locals in the NFL: East High alum Jaylen Warren is hurdling up Steelers' depth chart

Locals in the NFL: East High alum Jaylen Warren is hurdling up Steelers' depth chart

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 10:33 p.m.

Warren rushed for 70 yards on 14 carries, and adding two catches for 21 yards including an 18-yard catch-and-run in a 25-10 loss to the Chargers, and more from Week 10 of the 2025 NFL regular season.
Locals in the NFL: Bills got best of Chiefs, and 2 former Utes were at the center of it

Locals in the NFL: Bills got best of Chiefs, and 2 former Utes were at the center of it

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 10:24 p.m.

Cole Bishop had a team-high seven tackles and four passes defended, and Dalton Kincaid caught a 23-yard touchdown pass on the opening drive as Buffalo pulled past Kansas City 28-21.
Locals in the NFL: Jordan Love, Packers get best of Rodgers, Steelers in prime time

Locals in the NFL: Jordan Love, Packers get best of Rodgers, Steelers in prime time

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 27 - 10:22 p.m.

Jordan Love showed why the team located at 1265 Lombardi Avenue in Green Bay wasn't afraid to turn the page on one of the franchise's great quarterbacks.
Locals in the NFL: BYU alum Tyler Batty may have had most unique NFL debut ever

Locals in the NFL: BYU alum Tyler Batty may have had most unique NFL debut ever

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 10:46 p.m.

The former Payson standout officially made one tackle on special teams after being activated off injured reserve before Minnesota's loss to the reigning champion Philadelphia Eagles.
Locals in the NFL: Fred Warner's ankle injury leads to rare 49ers layoff

Locals in the NFL: Fred Warner's ankle injury leads to rare 49ers layoff

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 11:14 p.m.

The former BYU linebacker who played in all but one of his 122 games since 2018 was carted off the field with a severe ankle injury in the 49ers' 30-19 loss to Tampa Bay.
Locals in the NFL: Rashid Shaheed's 1st TD, Devin Lloyd's pick-6 highlights Week 5

Locals in the NFL: Rashid Shaheed's 1st TD, Devin Lloyd's pick-6 highlights Week 5

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 10:22 p.m.

The former Weber State star caught four passes for a game-high 114 yards, including that 87-yard score in the second quarter, to help New Orleans rally for its first win of the 2025 NFL season.
Locals in the NFL: Jaxson Dart praises Russell Wilson after leading Giants to win in 1st start

Locals in the NFL: Jaxson Dart praises Russell Wilson after leading Giants to win in 1st start

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 9:37 p.m.

The former Corner Canyon and Roy High quarterback completed 12-of-20 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown, and also ran for 54 yards on 10 carries that included the rushing touchdown.
Jaxson Dart to start at quarterback for the Giants against the Chargers, AP sources say

Jaxson Dart to start at quarterback for the Giants against the Chargers, AP sources say

Stephen Whyno, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 3:17 p.m.

More than a few New York Giants fans at the Meadowlands chanted, "We want Dart!" after Russell Wilson threw an interception during a third consecutive loss to start the season on Sunday night.
Locals in the NFL: Fred Warner helps 49ers stay unbeaten with another close win

Locals in the NFL: Fred Warner helps 49ers stay unbeaten with another close win

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 10:34 p.m.

Here's a look at how former Utah high school and college football players performed in Week 3 of the 2025 NFL regular season.