Irish In The NFL: Week 11
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 against the Steelers.
2016 season: No stats at running back through 11 games.
Robert Blanton (2008-11), DB, Buffalo Bills
Last game: Had one tackle against the Bengals. Left late in the fourth quarter with a foot injury, BuffaloBills.com reports.
2016 season: 35 tackles through 10 games.
Sergio Brown (2006-09), S, Buffalo Bills
Last game: Had two tackles against the Bengals.
2016 season: Two tackles in two games.
David Bruton (2005-08), S, Washington Redskins
2016 season: 28 tackles, one sack and two passes defended in four games. Was placed on injured reserve for a concussion.
Sheldon Day (2012-15), DL, Jacksonville Jaguars
Last game: Zero tackles against the Lions.
2016 season: Four tackles in 10 games.
Tyler Eifert (2009-12), TE, Cincinnati Bengals
Last game: Caught three passes for 37 yards against the Bills.
2016 season: 16 catches for 244 yards and one touchdown in four games.
Matthias Farley (2011-15), S, Indianapolis Colts
Last game: One tackle against the Titans.
2016 season: Five tackles through 10 games.
Anthony Fasano (2002-05), TE, Tennessee Titans
Last game: Did not have a catch against the Colts.
2016 season: Six catches for 54 yards and two touchdowns through 10 games.
Michael Floyd (2008-11), WR, Arizona Cardinals
Last game: Two catches for 21 yards against the Vikings.
2016 season: 26 catches for 379 yards and three touchdowns through 10 games.
Will Fuller (2013-15), WR, Houston Texas
Last game: Had one catch for 17 yards against the Raiders.
2016 season: 26 catches for 389 yards and two touchdowns through eight games. Also has a punt return TD.
Ryan Harris (2003-06), OT, Pittsburgh Steelers
2016 season: On injured reserve. After being signed in March to be the top backup tackle, he injured a leg late in a week four game against the Chiefs.
J.J. Jansen (2004-07), LS, Carolina Panthers
Last game: Started at long snapper.
Ben Koyack (2011-14), TE, Jacksonville Jaguars
Last game: Targeted once but did not record a catch against the Lions.
2016 season: Eight catches for 74 yards in eight games.
Zack Martin (2009-13), OL, Dallas Cowboys
Last game: Started at right guard against the Ravens.
2016 season: 10 starts in 10 games.
Troy Niklas (2011-13), TE, Arizona Cardinals
2016 season: One catch in three games. Was placed on injured reserve with a wrist injury, likely ending his season.
Romeo Okwara (2012-15), DL, New York Giants
Last game: Two tackles against the Bears.
2016 season: Eight tackles through 10 games. Also blocked a punt.
C.J. Prosise (2012-15), RB, Seattle Seahawks
Last game: Played just 19 of the Seahawks' 67 offensive snaps before his departure with a shoulder injury, which is expected to keep him out the remainder of the regular season. Before the injury, had four rushes for 76 yards and a touchdown as well as two catches for five yards.
2016 season: 30 rushes for 172 yards and 17 catches for 208 yards through 10 games.
Theo Riddick (2009-12), RB, Detroit Lions
Last game: Four rushes for 13 yards and eight catches for 70 yards against the Jaguars.
2016 season: 79 rushes for 310 yards and a touchdown plus 43 catches for 343 yards and four scores through 10 games.
Kyle Rudolph (2008-10), TE, Minnesota Vikings
Last game: Two catches for five yards against the Cardinals.
2016 season: 39 catches for 397 yards and five touchdowns through 10 games.
KeiVarae Russell (2012-15), CB, Cincinnati Bengals
Last game: Inactive against the Bills.
2016 season: No stats through 10 games.
Harrison Smith (2007-11), S, Minnesota Vikings
Last game: 10 tackles and one sack against the Cardinals.
2016 season: 73 tackles, two sacks and two passes defended through 10 games.
Ronnie Stanley (2012-15), OL, Baltimore Ravens
Last game: Started at left tackle against the Cowboys.
2016 season: Six starts this season.
John Sullivan (2004-07), OL, Washington Redskins
Last game: Backup center against the Packers.
2016 season: Signed eight weeks ago by the Redskins.
Golden Tate (2007-09), WR, Detroit Lions
Last game: Three catches for 24 yards and one carry for -6 yards and a fumble against the Jaguars.
2016 season: 52 catches for 540 yards and two touchdowns through 10 games.
Manti Te'o (2009-12), LB, San Diego Chargers
2016 season: 17 tackles in three games. Will miss the remainder of this season due to a torn Achilles.
Stephon Tuitt (2011-13), DE, Pittsburgh Steelers
Last game: Six tackles and 2.5 sacks against the Browns.
2016 season: 32 tackles, 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one pass defended through 10 games.
Chris Watt (2009-13), OL, San Diego Chargers
2016 season: Waived by the team.
Sam Young (2006-09), OL, Miami Dolphins
Last game: Played at left tackle against the Rams.
2016 season: Signed on Oct. 11. Has played in two games with the Dolphins.
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