These Former Griz and Bobcats Are Playing in the NFL Playoffs

The NFL Playoffs begin this weekend, and several former Montana Grizzlies and Montana State Bobcats will participate in the postseason.

Here they are.

Patrick O'Connell - Seattle Seahawks (UM)

Former Grizzly Patrick O'Connell saw the most action of his NFL career this season with the Seahawks. The Kalispell native appeared in 9 games and recorded his first career sack.

Ty Okada - Seattle Seahawks (MSU)

Speaking of putting together their best seasons, Ty Okada played in all 17 games for the Seahawks. The former Montana State Bobcat recorded an interception against the Commanders in Week 9 and was a key part of the stellar Seahawks defense.

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Dylan Cook - Pittsburgh Steelers (UM)

Cook received some recognition on national broadcasts about his transition from quarterback to offensive line in college a few weeks ago. Cook debuted in the NFL regular season this season and started 4 games down the stretch for the Steelers.

Daniel Hardy - Chicago Bears (MSU)

Here's another guy who put together his best NFL season to date. Daniel Hardy played in all 17 games, made his first start, and had a career-high of 22 tackles.

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Alex Singleton - Denver Broncos (MSU)

Alex Singleton is the most unique story of the Griz/Cats playing in this year's playoffs. Earlier this season, Singleton shared a cancer diagnosis. The Broncos linebacker had to undergo surgery the day after he played a National Football League game. That is insane toughness.

Other Montana Connections

Junior Bergen is wrapping up his rookie year with the San Francisco 49ers practice squad. Bergen didn't appear in a regular-season game and won't appear in the postseason run.

Former Griz and NFL player Colt Anderson is an assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers. Obviously, he won't be playing, but will still be contributing to the NFL Playoffs.

Bozeman native Will Dissly will play in his third career playoff game this Sunday with the Los Angeles Chargers against the New England Patriots.