A total of five former Cowboys earned game action during the first week of the National Football League season.
On the offensive line, Chase Roullier helped pave the way for Washington to rack up 429 yards of total offense, including 182 yards rushing. Roullier started at center and played every offensive snap in a 24-6 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Tashaun Gipson helped the Jacksonville Jaguars to a Week 1 win, as he started at safety and made four tackles and deflected one pass. The Jaguars won by a score of 20-15 against the New York Giants.
A pair of former Cowboys saw action for the Buffalo Bills in Week 1.
Josh Allen, the seventh-overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, made his NFL debut, coming off the bench to finish 6-of-15 through the air for 74 yards, while rushing four times for 26 yards. Eddie Yarbrough saw action as a reserve defensive end and made three tackles.
Mark Nzeocha played at linebacker and on special teams for the San Francisco 49ers, and deflected one pass.
Twelve former Cowboys are currently listed on NFL rosters. A full list of performances by former Cowboys in the NFL is found below.
Former Cowboys in the NFL - Week 1
Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills (L, 47-3 at Baltimore Ravens): Saw action at quarterback, 6-15 passing, 74 yards; 4 rushes, 26 yards
Rico Gafford, CB, Oakland Raiders (L, 33-13 vs. Los Angeles Rams): Did Not Play (Practice Squad)
Tanner Gentry, WR, Chicago Bears (L, 24-23 at Green Bay Packers): Did Not Play (Practice Squad)
Tashaun Gipson, S, Jacksonville Jaguars (W, 20-15 at New York Giants): Started at safety, 4 tackles (3 unassisted), 1 pass defended
Brian Hill, RB, Atlanta Falcons (L, 18-12 at Philadelphia Eagles): Did Not Play (Practice Squad)
Jacob Hollister, TE, New England Patriots (W, 27-20 vs. Houston Texans): Did Not Play (Inactive)
Marqueston Huff, DB, Dallas Cowboys (L, 16-8 at Carolina Panthers): Did Not Play (Injured Reserve)
Eric Nzeocha, LB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (W, 48-40 at New Orleans Saints): Did Not Play (Practice Squad)
Mark Nzeocha, LB, San Francisco 49ers (L, 24-16 at Minnesota Vikings): Saw action at linebacker, one pass defended; also played on special teams
Chase Roullier, C, Washington Redskins (W, 24-6 at Arizona Cardinals): Started at center, played every offensive snap
Mitch Unrein, DL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (W, 48-40 at New Orleans Saints): Did Not Play (Injured Reserve)
Eddie Yarbrough, DE, Buffalo Bills (L, 47-3 at Baltimore Ravens): Saw action at defensive end, 3 tackles
