Rasul Douglas/Photo by the Green Bay Packers

In Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season, eight former Mountaineers saw action. Seven former players in Kyzir White, Rasul Douglas, Mark Glowinski, David Long, Colton McKivitz, Geno Smith and Trevon Wesco started for their respective teams.

Arizona Cardinals (Cardinals 16, Commanders 20)
Kyzir White – ILB – 6th year – Played in his 65^th career game… led the Cardinals with nine tackles, four assisted… recorded one tackle for a loss… played in all 71 defensive snaps…
 
Cleveland Browns (Browns 24, Bengals 3)
Tony Fields II – LB – 3rd year – Played in his 28^th career game… appeared in one defensive play while adding 20 snaps on special teams…
 
Green Bay Packers (Packers 38, Bears 20)
Rasul Douglas – CB – 7th year – Recorded five solo and two assisted tackles… added a fumble recovery… played on all 74 defensive snaps while adding 10 on special teams…
 
New York Giants (Giants 0, Cowboys 40)
Mark Glowinski – G – 9th year – Played in his 112^th career game… appeared in all 70 offensive snaps…
 
Miami Dolphins (Dolphins 36, Chargers 34)
David Long Jr. – LB – 5th year – Played in his 51^st contest… recorded one tackle… played in 17-of-81 defensive snaps while adding one play on special teams…
 
San Francisco 49ers (49ers 30, Steelers 7)
Colton McKivitz – OL – 4th year – Played in his 29^th career game… appeared in all 68 offensive snaps while playing seven on special teams…
 
Seattle Seahawks (Seahawks 13, Rams 30)
Geno Smith – QB – 11th year – Made his 52^nd career start, playing in his 63^rd career game… completed 16-of-26 passes for 112 yards and one touchdown… finished the game with an 84.1 QBR… played all 51 offensive snaps…
 
Tennessee Titans (Titans 15, Saints 16)
Trevon Wesco – TE – 5th year – Played in his 55^th career contest… appeared in 25-of-63 offensive snaps while adding 10 plays on special teams…
 
Not Active
Dante Stills – DT – Rookie (Arizona Cardinals)
 
Placed on Reserve/Injured List
Bryce Ford-Wheaton – WR – Rookie (New York Giants)
 
Placed on Practice Squads
Adam Pankey – OL – 4th year (New York Jets)
David Sills V – WR – 3rd year (Denver Broncos)
Daryl Worley – CB – 8th year – (Baltimore Ravens)
Will Grier – QB – 5th year (Cincinnati Bengals)