Altmyer Finds Touchdown in Preseason | Illinois Fighting Illini Football News

Luke Altmyer, the undrafted Illinois QB, finally snagged his first NFL touchdown—a 24-yarder to Tarik Black—then added a two-point conversion in a gritty preseason loss to Cincinnati. Despite finishing with 130 yards and showing flashes of his college brilliance, he also threw two picks, including one on the final drive, and got sacked once. With Jared Goff starting and backup spots up for grabs after Teddy Bridgewater’s retirement and Joshua Dobbs’ signing, Altmyer’s strong performance could be just the start of his climb. Next up: another preseason showdown against Washington—where he’ll aim to prove he belongs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4bdac1ee6635e6d9