Here’s how former Liberty players fared in the first full weekend of preseason games.
QB MALIK WILLIS
Willis was the third quarterback on the field for the Titans against the 49ers in their first preseason game on Saturday. Will Levis is the presumed starter with Willis battling Mason Rudolph for the backup job. Willis took the field midway through the third quarter and displayed his dual threat ability. He completed 5 of 7 passes for 38 yards and ran four times for 42 yards. He led the Titans to three points, the only points Tennessee scored after the starting unit left the game. The scoring came at the end of a 49-yard drive highlighted b y a 28-yard Willis run.
Next game: vs Seattle, Saturday, Aug. 17, 7:00 p.m.
WR DEMARIO DOUGLAS
Douglas was drafted in the 6th round of the 2023 NFL draft by the New England Patriots, and he immediately asserted himself as one of the top receivers for New England. Douglas, who will now wear #3 for the Patriots like he did at Liberty, will look to secure his starting spot for New England during the preseason. Douglas had 49 receptions for 561 yards and rushed 8 times for 41 yards in his rookie season last year. He did not play in their week one game against the Panthers.
Next game: vs Philadelphia, Thursday, Aug. 15, 7:00 p.m., NFL Network
DE DURRELL JOHNSON
Johnson was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys following the 2023 draft. He will be looking to turn heads and grab the attention of his team executives during training camp and this preseason and perhaps crack the 53-man roster for the first time in his career. He had one tackle against the Rams in his first preseason game of the season.
Next game: @ Las Vegas, Saturday, Aug. 17, 10:00 p.m., NFL Network
