Irish In The NFL: Week 1
Here's a roundup of former Notre Dame players in the NFL:
George Atkinson (2011-13) RB, Cleveland Browns
Last game: Did not record any stats in the Browns’ 29-10 loss to the Eagles.
Robert Blanton (2008-11) DB, Buffalo Bills
Last game: Did not record any stats in the Bills’ 13-7 loss to the Ravens.
Chris Brown (2012-15) WR, Dallas Cowboys
2016 season: Placed on injured reserve
David Bruton (2005-08) S, Washington Redskins
Last game: Had eight tackles and a pass defended in the Redskins' 38-16 loss to the Steelers.
Sheldon Day (2012-15) DL, Jacksonville Jaguars
Last game: Did not record any stats in the Jaguars’ 27-23 loss to the Packers.
Tyler Eifert (2009-12) TE, Cincinnati Bengals
Last game: An ankle injury is expected to keep him out until about week four.
Matthias Farley (2011-15) S, Indianapolis Colts
Last game: Did not record any stats in the Colts’ 39-35 loss to the Lions.
Anthony Fasano (2002-05) TE, Tennessee Titans
Last game: Did not record any stats in the Titans’ 25-16 loss to the Vikings.
Michael Floyd (2008-11) WR, Arizona Cardinals
Last game: Caught three passes and was targeted seven times for 61 yards in the Cardinals’ 23-21 loss to the Patriots.
Will Fuller (2013-15) WR, Houston Texas
Last game: Led the Texans with five receptions on 11 targets for 107 yards and a touchdown in a 23-14 win over the Bears.
Ryan Harris (2003-06) OT, Pittsburgh Steelers
Last game: Backup right tackle in the Steelers' 38-16 win over the Redskins.
J.J. Jansen (2004-07) LS, Carolina Panthers
Last game: Started at long snapper.
Ben Koyack (2011-14) TE, Jacksonville Jaguars
Last game: Did not record any stats in the Jaguars’ 27-23 loss to the Packers.
Nick Martin (2011-15) OL, Houston Texas
2016 season: Placed on injured reserve
Zack Martin (2009-13) OL, Dallas Cowboys
Last game: Started at right guard in the Cowboys’ 20-19 loss to the Giants.
Troy Niklas (2011-13) TE, Arizona Cardinals
Last game: Did not record any stats in the Cardinals’ 23-21 loss to the Patriots.
Romeo Okwara (2012-15) DL, New York Giants
Last game: Did not record any stats in the Giants’ 20-19 win over the Cowboys.
C.J. Prosise (2012-15) RB, Seattle Seahawks
Last game: Had one carry for minus-2 yards and one catch for 13 yards in the Seahawks’ 12-10 win over the Dolphins.
Theo Riddick (2009-12) RB, Detroit Lions
Last game: Finished with seven carries for 45 yards and a touchdown in addition to five catches for 63 yards and a touchdown in the Lions’ 39-35 win over the Colts.
Cody Riggs (2014) CB, Tennessee Titans
2016 season: Just a few days after being released by the team, Riggs was signed Monday to the active roster.
Kyle Rudolph (2008-10) TE, Minnesota Vikings
Last game: Started and had eight targets for four catches for 65 yards in the Vikings’ 25-16 win over the Titans.
KeiVarae Russell (2012-15) CB, Kansas City Chiefs
Last game: Did not make the active roster for the Chiefs’ 33-27 win over the Chargers.
Harrison Smith (2007-11) S, Minnesota Vikings
Last game: Started and finished with eight tackles and a tackle for loss in the Vikings’ 25-16 win over the Titans.
Jaylon Smith (2013-15) LB, Dallas Cowboys
2016 season: Placed on injured reserve
Ronnie Stanley (2012-15), OL, Baltimore Ravens
Last game: Started at left tackle and was part of an offensive line that allowed four sacks in the Ravens’ 13-7 win over the Bills.
Golden Tate (2007-09) WR, Detroit Lions
Last game: Started and caught all seven of his targets for 41 yards in the Lions’ 39-35 win over the Colts.
Manti Te'o (2009-12) LB, San Diego Chargers
Last game: Started at linebacker and recorded 10 tackles (eight solo) in the Chargers’ 33-27 loss to the Chiefs.
Stephon Tuitt (2011-13) DE, Pittsburgh Steelers
Last game: Had one tackle in the Steelers' 38-16 win over the Redskins.
Chris Watt (2009-13) OL, San Diego Chargers
Last game: Placed on the Chargers' reserve PUP list and will miss the first six weeks of the regular season.
Ian Williams (2007-10) DT, San Francisco 49ers
2016 season: Will miss the entire season after an offseason ankle injury.
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