Here’s Where Former Montana Grizzlies Are in the NFL
The NFL season began with the Seahawks' 13-10 win over the New England Patriots on Wednesday night.
Wednesday night!?
Yes, Wednesday night.
Former Montana Grizzly Patrick O'Connell suited up and played for the Super Bowl champions on defense and special teams.
Here's an update on where the former Griz are, or were, in the NFL entering 2026.
Patrick O'Connell - Seattle Seahawks
O'Connell enters his fourth season with the Seahawks after playing in a career-high 9 games last year en route to a Super Bowl. O'Connell has been a staple on special teams and played one snap on defense last night.
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Dylan Cook - Pittsburgh Steelers
Cook enters his fifth season in the NFL and his fourth with the Steelers. Cook saw NFL action for the first time in his young career last season, playing in five games and starting four of them. According to the Steelers' depth chart, we anticipate Cook starting at right tackle this year.
Michael Wortham - Jacksonville Jaguars Practice Squad
Wortham had a successful preseason for the Jaguars, but it wasn't enough to make the opening-day active roster.
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Other Montana Grizzlies
After spending last season with the 49ers practice squad and this offseason with the Jets roster, Junior Bergen begins 2026 as a free agent. Samori Toure will also begin 2026 as a free agent after being cut by the Eagles after preseason. Toure has played with the Packers, Bears, Broncos, Saints and Eagles.
Colt Anderson is in his second season as assistant special teams coach with the 49ers, and Marc Mariani will be on the sideline for the Tennessee Titans radio team.
