Monarchs in the NFL Update - Week One

ODU has six players on 53-man NFL rosters and two more on practice squads. Each week on Monday or Tuesday, we will update how they did that week.

Rick Lovato was the long snapper for the Eagles, beginning his sixth season in the organization, in the teams 32-6 win over the Falcons. Lovato played nine snaps, four punts, four extra-points and a field goal.
 
Zach Pascal started at wide receiver, caught four passes for 43 yards and had two touchdowns in the Colts loss to the Seahawks. Pascal began his fourth season with the Colts.
 
Taylor Heinicke replaced the starting quarterback for the Washington Football Team against the Chargers in the first game of the season. Heinicke went 11-for-15, for 122 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in the 20-16 loss. This is his second season with the Washington Football Team. 

Tim Ward played his first game for the New York Jets in their 19-14 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Ward played 17 snaps at defensive end and had one tackle. He is in his first season with the Jets after spending the last two with the Chiefs.

Oshane Ximines had one tackle in the Giants 27-13 loss against the Broncos. Ximines is in his third season with the Giants. 

Rashaad Coward is on the 53-man roster for the Steelers and was a gameday inactive. Coward is in his first season with the Steelers after spending the previous four with the Bears. 

Bunmi Rotimi is on the practice squad for the Washington Football team, while Travis Fulgham is on the practice squad for the Philadelphia Eagles.