Former Iowa players begin 2026 NFL season across 20 teams

Thirty-three former Iowa Hawkeyes enter the 2026 NFL season on active rosters or injured reserve lists. This group includes nine rookies participating in their first professional regular-season games this week. The Pittsburgh Steelers lead all teams with four former Iowa players, followed by the Green Bay Packers with three. Professional play begins September 9 with the Seattle Seahawks facing the New England Patriots. Subsequent matchups feature the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, on September 10, with the majority of the league schedule beginning September 13. The list of active players spans multiple positions, including specialized roles like long snapper and punter alongside traditional offensive and defensive starters.

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