From former all-conference offensive lineman Wes Schweitzer starting at a new position for the Atlanta Falcons to former fullback Shane Smith signing with the New Orleans Saints, it was an eventful first weekend for San Jose State University football alums in the National Football League.
Schweitzer, a right guard since joining the Falcons in 2016, was Atlanta's starting center for the second week in a row. The Falcons lost to Miami, 34-27. He was one of three Spartans to start a preseason game in the NFL's preseason week #1.
Isaiah Irving was a starting outside linebacker for Chicago in the Bears' 23-13 loss to Carolina. Irving was not credited with any tackles.
Jeremiah Kolone started at right guard for the Los Angeles Rams against the Oakland Raiders.
More San Jose State updates:
- David Fales, QB, Detroit - 5-of-14 passing with an interception for 62 yards and no touchdowns in the Lions' 31-3 loss to New England. Fales was sacked five times.
- Andre Chachere, CB, Detroit – Played in the 31-3 loss to New England; not credited with any tackles.
- Tyler Ervin, RB, Baltimore – Was an all-purpose back in the Ravens' 29-0 shutout over Jacksonville.Ervin rushed four times for 5 yards, returned a kickoff for 21 yards, and handled two punts. His 24-yard punt return was one of the longest returns in week #1. The 24-yard return set-up a 57-yard Baltimore touchdown drive.
- Josh Oliver, TE – The 2019 Jacksonville Jaguars' third-round draft choice did not play in week #1 due to injury.
- Akeem King, CB, Seattle – Was in on three tackles in Seattle's 22-14 win over Denver.
- Dakari Monroe, CB, Kansas City – Credited with two tackles, a pass break-up and one special teams tackle in Kansas City's 38-17 victory over Cincinnati.
- Bené Benwikere, CB, Minnesota – Was in on two tackles and a pass break-up in Minnesota's 34-25 win over New Orleans.
- Shane Smith, FB – The New Orleans Picayune reports Smith joining the New Orleans Saints as a free agent on August 11. Smith played two games for the New York Giants in 2018 before he was released.
- David Quessenberry, OL – Played as a reserve offensive lineman in Tennessee's 27-10 triumph over Philadelphia.
- Boogie Roberts, DL – Saw action as a reserve defensive lineman and was in on a tackle in the Los Angeles Rams' 14-3 loss to the Oakland Raiders.
- Keith Smith, FB – Oakland Raiders' fullback missed the game due to injury.
- Jermaine Kelly, CB – Was listed as "not active" by Houston in the Texans' 28-26 loss to Green Bay.