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NFL Locals: Tracking how former area standouts fare heading into NFL season

Sep. 5—PULLMAN — As the NFL season approaches, it's time to track which former Washington State, Eastern Washington and Idaho players are on 53-man rosters leading into Week 1.

Here is the full list in alphabetical order, along with times and date of first games. Depth chart positions are unofficial.

Eastern Washington

Kendrick Bourne, New England Patriots, wide receiver: Bourne took a step back in the Patriots offense, after a career year in 2021 — his first in New England. Bourne's receptions (35) and yardage (434) were nearly cut in half with Matt Patricia serving as offensive coordinator.