As the 2026 NFL season approaches, a group of former Colorado State University football players are scattered across the league, each navigating different circumstances as teams finalize their rosters.
Injury Concerns and Roster Shifts
Tory Horton, the former Seattle Seahawks cornerback who also earned a Super Bowl ring as a rookie, is currently recovering from a season‑ending injury sustained early in the 2025 campaign, putting his availability for the season opener in doubt.
Trey McBride, the Cardinals’ standout tight end, continues to be a focal point of the offense, having posted back‑to‑back 1,000‑yard seasons and earning a top rating in the upcoming Madden NFL 27 video game.
Adam Prentice, after being released by the Denver Broncos, has been re‑signed to the practice squad under his vested‑player status and is slated to be activated for upcoming games, adding depth at the offensive line.
Trent Sieg, entering his ninth year as the Dallas Cowboys’ long snapper, brings a wealth of experience, having appeared in 131 regular‑season games and established himself as a reliable special‑teams contributor.
Injury concerns also affect several other former CSU alumni: cornerback Chigozie Anusiem of the Las Vegas Raiders remains on the reserve/injured list after a preseason knee issue; wide receiver Drew Moss, claimed by the Tennessee Titans, is currently on the practice squad after a waiver move from the San Francisco 49ers; safety Mohamed Kamara of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is on the reserve/injured list following a knee injury that limited him to three games last season; and rookie cornerback Dom Jones, cut by the Cleveland Browns after a failed physical designation, saw limited action in eight games during his debut year.
These varying situations illustrate the delicate balance teams must strike between leveraging veteran talent and managing health, as the upcoming season promises both challenges and opportunities for the former Colorado State contingent.