Cougars in the NFL Presented by Bud Light: Week 4

HOUSTON – Dean Connors was fully elevated to the Los Angeles Rams roster while Tank Dell makes his return to the practice field in this week's Cougars in the NFL recap.

KYLE ALLEN | BUFFALO BILLS | L, 29-26, VS NEW ENGLAND

Did not play

DEAN CONNORS | LOS ANGELES RAMS | W, 24-20, AT PHILADELPHIA

Earned a spot on the Rams' active roster after making NFL debut in Week 3
Played on 13 special teams snaps, 43 percent of the team's total
Made one tackle on special teams on a punt in the third quarter

KEITH COOPER | MIAMI DOLPHINS | PRACTICE SQUAD

TANK DELL | HOUSTON TEXANS | INJURED RESERVE

Opened 21-day practice window on Wednesday, returning to practice for the first time since his injury in 2024

ART GREEN | ARIZONA CARDINALS | PRACTICE SQUAD

LOGAN HALL | HOUSTON TEXANS | L, 34-30, VS DALLAS

Recorded two tackles and a QB hit
Played on 30 defensive and eight special teams snaps

JOSH JONES | SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | W, 30-23, VS LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

Played on three offensive snaps without recording a statistic

MARCUS JONES | NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS | W, 29-26, AT BUFFALO

Started at cornerback for New England, his second start of the year
Returned two punts for 18 yards, including a 17-yard return in the second quarter that set up a New England touchdown
Posted five tackles, ranking third on the team, while also breaking up a pass
One of six Patriots to play on all 59 defensive snaps

CASE KEENUM | CHICAGO BEARS | W, 23-12, VS NEW YORK JETS

Earned the start (and the QB win) on a technicality in Week 4 as Chicago's Head Coach Ben Johnson had Keenum take the first snap of the game at quarterback in response to the team's starter being reported on before it was announced
Keenum played that lone offensive snap, a hand-off to D'Andre Swift, before passing play-caller duties to Tyson Bagent

TANNER KOZIOL | JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS | W, 22-17, AT CINCINNATI

Played 10 offensive snaps without recording a statistic

ED OLIVER | BUFFALO BILLS | L, 29-26, VS NEW ENGLAND

Started on the defensive line for Buffalo
Recorded three tackles and assisted on a sack
Played on 24 of the Bills' defensive plays

PATRICK PAUL | MIAMI DOLPHINS | L, 15-10, AT MINNESOTA

Started at left tackle for Miami, his 22^nd consecutive start
One of six Dolphins to play on all 39 offensive snaps
Played two special teams snaps

GRANT STUARD | LOS ANGELES RAMS | W, 24-20, AT PHILADELPHIA

Made one tackle on 25 special teams snaps

PAYTON TURNER | DETROIT LIONS | INJURED RESERVE

EDDIE WALLS III | LOS ANGELES RAMS | INJURED RESERVE

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