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NFL Rebels Update: Wild Card Round
1/13/2026 | Football
OXFORD, Miss. – Here at OleMissSports.com, we are proud to update Rebel fans on the status of our former players who lace up their cleats on Sundays in the NFL.
Eight former Rebels saw action during Wild Card weekend. Six alumni remain fighting for the Lombardi trophy as we head into the Divisional round of the playoffs.
#11 A.J. Brown | WR | Philadelphia Eagles
Caught three passes for 25 yards in a loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
#77 Ben Brown | OL | New England Patriots
Played four snaps on special teams in a 16-3 win over the Chargers. The Patriots move on to face the Houston Texans next week in the Divisional round.
#1 Evan Engram | TE | Denver Broncos
The Broncos had a Bye for the Wild Card round and will face the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional round.
#9 Tre Harris | WR | Los Angeles Chargers
Finished with two catches for 20 yards in a loss to the Patriots.
#51 Jared Ivey | LB | Seattle Seahawks
The Seahawks had a Bye for the Wild Card round and will face the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional round.
#93 D.J. Jones | DT | Denver Broncos
The Broncos had a Bye for the Wild Card round and will face the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional round.
#33 Jaylon Jones | CB | Chicago Bears
Played 21 snaps on special teams in a 31-27 win over the Green Bay Packers. The Bears will face the Los Angeles Rams next in the Divisional round.
#88 Dawson Knox | TE | Buffalo Bills
Hauled in three catches for 30 yards in a 27-24 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars. This 24-yard grab in the fourth quarter led to a Bills go-ahead touchdown. Knox’s PFF grade of 70.4 was third third-best among tight ends this weekend. The Bills move on to play the Denver Broncos in the Divisional round.
Josh Allen has the Bills into Jacksonville territory
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#33 Deane Leonard | CB | Los Angeles Chargers
Secured two tackles on special teams in a loss to New England.
#4 D.K. Metcalf | WR | Pittsburgh Steelers
Brought down two catches for 42 yards in a loss to the Houston Texans.
Steelers offense is humming early ??
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#3 Princely Umanmielen | LB | Carolina Panthers
Played 19 snaps in a 34-31 loss to the Los Angeles









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