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Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold and the Falcons' Michael Penix Jr., the former Trojan and Husky, embrace after their recent game.

Penix Ready to Embrace Life as an NFL Starter

The former UW signal-caller will draw his first game-opening assignment as a pro player.

Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold and the Falcons' Michael Penix Jr., the former Trojan and Husky, embrace after their recent game.

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Penix Ready to Embrace Life as an NFL Starter

The former UW signal-caller will draw his first game-opening assignment as a pro player.

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Ex-Husky quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will draw his first NFL start for the Atlanta Falcons.

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Time to Spread His Wings: Penix Named as Falcons QB Starter

Michael Penix Jr., patiently waiting to launch his NFL career in a meaningful manner, will wait no more. On Tuesday night, the Atlanta Falcons announced they w

Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22), the former Husky, celebrates his first NFL interception against the Cleveland Browns.

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Good, Bad and Patient for NFL Huskies on Sunday

Trent McDuffie ended an interception drought with an end-zone pass theft.

Ex-Husky quarterback Michael Penix Jr. surveys the Denver Broncos defense in one of his two NFL outings.

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Michael Penix Jr.'s Name Came Up a Lot on Saturday

The transfer, Heisman and a starting job for the lefty all were revisited.

Ex-Husky Jake Haener greets Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) following their game.

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Ex-Husky Haener Poised to Make His First NFL Start for New Orleans

The quarterback is one of three in the league with a Montlake background.

Eric Schmidt was the UW edge-rusher coach in 2022 and 2023.

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Ex-Husky Edge Coach Eric Schmidt Hired as North Dakota Head Coach

He spent two productive seasons with Kalen DeBoer's staff in Montlake.

Tampa Bay Bucs receiver Jalen McMillan, the former Husky, high-steps into the end zone with one of his two scores against Las Vegas.

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Ex-UW Stalwarts McMillan, Odunze Each Have 2-TD NFL Outing

The one-time Husky wide receivers provide their most productive pro football performances.

Roger Rosengarten celebrates with Ravens running back Derrick Henry after the running back scored against Denver.

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How 16 CFP Title-Game Huskies Have Fared in Their NFL Pursuits

Most found roster or practice-squad spots, and some became immediate starters.

Florida A&M's Koby Gross (6) gets taken down by former Husky turned Miami safety Mishael Powell (0).

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Ex-Husky Mish Powell Comes Up With Miami Pick-6

The former UW defensive back collects his team-leading fifth interception.

Connecticut Huskies coach Jim Mora directs the action against Temple.

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Jim Mora Goes from UW Walk-On to College Coach Who Still Wins

The former Husky linebacker has resurrected his coaching career at UConn.

Former Husky quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is shown in his NFL debut against the Seahawks and he played again against Denver.

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Penix Makes Second NFL Appearance, Facing Nix in Mop-up Role

The former UW quarterback completed 2 of 4 passes in brief outing.

Patriots WR Ja'Lynn Polk, the former Husky pass-catcher, celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the Chicago Bears and Rome Odunze.

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Polk Upstages Odunze with Go-Ahead TD Catch in Their NFL Match-Up

This was the first pro meeting for any of the Huskies' three top-level receivers.

Ex-Husky tight end Cade Otton (88) had his best NFL day for Tampa Bay against Atlanta on Sunday.

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Ex-Husky TE Cade Otton Has Career Day in NFL, But His Bucs Lose

The former UW stalwart caught a pair of TD passes among his big total.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5), the former Husky, broke his hand in his first game for his new team.

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Ex-Husky Murray Breaks Hand in New Orleans Pelicans Debut

The one-time UW guard is out indefinitely with his new NBA team.

Former Husky quarterback Michael Penix Jr. made his NFL debut against the Seattle Seahawks.

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Michael Penix Jr. Makes NFL Debut Against Seahawks

The former Husky quarterback drew seven plays on Sunday.

Jimmy Lake is shown at his final UW game, in which he lost to Oregon 26-16 in 2021.

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Seahawks-Falcons Game is Meeting of Ex-Husky Minds

Ryan Grubb and Jimmy Lake will try to one up each other as NFL coordinators.

Former Huskies offensive lineman Jaxson Kirkland (60) suffered a season-ending biceps injury for the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Jaxson Kirkland Has NFL Debut Season Cut Short by Injury

The former Husky offensive lineman appeared in two games for Cincinnati.

Husky offensive tackle Roger Rosengarten heads to the field to face Michigan in the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game.

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Rosengarten Has Memorable First Start for Baltimore Ravens

The former Husky right tackle helped open up the hole for Derrick Henry's 87-yard TD run.

UW tight end Jack Westover is tackled by Michigan linebacker Ernest Hausmann in the 2024 CFP title game.

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Westover Finds New NFL Home, Joins Patriots' Practice Squad

The former UW tight end previously was cut by his hometown Seahawks.

Former Husky Rome Odunze catches his first NFL touchdown pass in front of Indianapolis cornerback Kenny Moore II.

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Odunze Catches First NFL TD Pass, Joins Fellow Husky WRs

The former UW receiver had a 6-reception, 112-yard outing for the Chicago Bears.

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (76), the former Husky standout, blocks Houston Texans defensive end Solomon Byrd (50).

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Ex-Husky Fautanu Ruled Out for Steelers with Knee Injury

The former UW standout was coming off his first NFL start.

Donnie Moore runs through an Ohio State tackle in 1965 at Husky Stadium.

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Huskies' 10 Biggest Big Ten-Related Accomplishments

Against the Big Ten, the University of Washington football team has taken staggering punches and delivered them. Through the years -- the outcome of the most re

Former Huskies quarterback Dylan Morris (5) heads for the field for the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game in Houston.

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Dylan Morris' QB Role Hasn't Changed at New School

The former Husky is now backing up a sophomore at James Madison.

Zion Tupuola-Fetui and Devin Culp share a 2022 Apple Cup moment.

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ZTF signs with CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders

The former Husky edge rusher is coming off shoulder surgery.

Former Husky Ja'Lynn Polk warms up for the Seattle Seahawks before catching a TD pass.

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Polk Makes First NFL TD Catch Against Seahawks

The former Husky receiver scores game's initial points.