How to Watch Illinois Fighting Illini Alumni in NFL Preseason Week 2

The second week of the NFL preseason is officially underway, and there are several former Fighting Illini who are set to take the field starting Thursday.

Here's everything you need to know about how to watch Illinois alumni in the NFL preseason this weekend:

Thursday, Aug. 20Las Vegas Raiders at Houston Texans

8:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. CT on ESPN

LV: None; HOU: LB Jake Hansen (ILL 2016-21)

Like many starters and key players, Jake Hansen did not play in the Texans' 27-7 loss to the Chargers last week.

San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Chargers

10:00 p.m. ET/9:00 p.m. CT on NFL Network

SF: WR Malik Turner (ILL 2014-17), DB Nate Hobbs (ILL 2017-20), OL Vederian Lowe (ILL 2017-21), OL Doug Kramer (ILL 2016-21), DL James Thompson Jr. (ILL 2025); LAC: LB Del'Shawn Phillips (ILL 2017-18), DL TeRah Edwards (ILL 2022-24), WR Dalevon Campbell (ILL 2019-21)

Malik Turner was targeted six times in the 49ers' preseason opener, hauling in two catches for 23 yards. For the Chargers, Dalevon Campbell recorded a 32-yard reception and TeRah Edwards tallied four tackles.

Friday, Aug. 21New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers

7:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. CT on NFL Network

NYJ: WR Isaiah Williams (ILL 2019-23); PIT: None

Isaiah Williams played seven offensive snaps at wide receiver in last week's loss to the Buccaneers, but was not targeted.

Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars

7:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. CT on ESPN app

CAR: WR Casey Washington (ILL 2019-23); JAX: None

Casey Washington brought in both of his targets against the Bills in Week 1 for 20 yards. Both receptions came in the fourth quarter from former Florida quarterback Kyle Trask.

Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos

9:00 p.m. ET/8:00 p.m. CT on NFL Network

GB: Josh Gesky (ILL 2021-25); DEN: OL Alex Palczewski (ILL 2017-22), WR Pat Bryant (ILL 2021-24), DB Miles Scott (ILL 2021-25)

Josh Gesky played 16 snaps at right guard in Green Bay's 28-9 loss to the Steelers. According to Pro Football Focus, his 82.2 pass-blocking grade was the third-highest among all Packers. Pat Bryant had a 15-yard catch, while Miles Scott was targeted twice and allowed one three-yard reception.

Saturday, Aug. 22Washington Commanders at Detroit Lions

12:00 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m. CT on Local TV

WAS: OL Nick Allegretti (ILL 2019-23), DB Quan Martin (ILL 2018-22), DL Jer'Zhan Newton (ILL 2020-23); DET: DB Kerby Joseph (ILL 2018-21), OL Melvin Priestly (ILL 2024-25), QB Luke Altmyer (ILL 2023-25)

Jer'Zhan Newton started for the Commanders and played 23 snaps, but a torn pectoral muscle will sideline him indefinitely in a crucial third season. Luke Altmyer had a mixed debut under center, completing 13 of his 22 passes for 130 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. One of those turnovers, however, came on a dropped pass by his wide receiver.

Aug 13, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Luke Altmyer (2) throws a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images  Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns

1:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. CT on NFL Network

BUF: None;CLE: OL Kendrick Green (ILL 2017-20)

Kendrick Green is currently on injured reserve and is out indefinitely.

Atlanta Falcons at Indianapolis Colts

1:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. CT on Local TV

ATL: DB Sydney Brown (ILL 2018-22); IND: OL Josh Kreutz (ILL 2021-25)

Sydney Brown started for the Falcons last week against the Broncos, logging three tackles. Josh Kreutz struggled as the Colts' center, allowing three pressures.

New York Giants at Miami Dolphins

4:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. CT on NFL Network

NYG: OL J.C. Davis (ILL 2024-25); MIA: None

J.C. Davis played 21 snaps as the Giants' left tackle against the Vikings. His 84.6 pass-blocking grade was the highest on the team, per PFF.

Chicago Bears at Cincinnati Bengals

7:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. CT on Local TV

CIN: OL Ted Karras (ILL 2011-15), RB Chase Brown (ILL 2019-22); CHI: None

Chase Brown had five carries for 16 yards against the Lions, while Ted Karras did not allow a pressure in 13 snaps.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) hands off to running back Chase Brown (30) in the first quarter of the NFL Preseason game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Detroit Lions at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.  Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots

7:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. CT on NFL Network

PHI: None; NE: QB Tommy DeVito (ILL 2022), OLB Gabe Jacas (ILL 2022-25), TE Tanner Arkin (ILL 2023-25)

Tommy DeVito went 13-for-22 with 138 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots' 13-13 tie against the Colts. Second-round rookie Gabe Jacas recorded five tackles, including three solo tackles.

Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

7:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. CT on ESPN app

KC: None; TB: K Chase McLaughlin (ILL 2014-18)

Chase McLaughlin knocked down his lone field goal attempt — a 23-yarder — and an extra point in the Buccaneers' 24-16 win over the Jets last week.

Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals

10:00 p.m. ET/9:00 p.m. CT on NFL Network

DAL: None; ARI: OL Isaiah Adams (ILL 2022-23), TE Tip Reiman (ILL 2020-23)

Isaiah Adams played 11 snaps against the Raiders in Week 1 and did not surrender a pressure. Tip Reiman remains on the physically unable to perform list.

Sunday, Aug. 23Seattle Seahawks at Tennessee Titans

8:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. CT on FOX

SEA: DB Devon Witherspoon (ILL 2019-22); TEN: DB Tony Adams (ILL 2017-21), WR Hank Beatty (ILL 2022-25)

Hank Beatty was targeted once in his nine snaps, while Tony Adams did not record a stat in 18 snaps. Devon Witherspoon did not play last week.

Games Without Former Illinois Fighting Illini

Saturday, Aug. 22: Baltimore Ravens at Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Rams