Irish In The NFL: Week 14
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 Bengals.
2016 season: No stats at running back through 13 games.
Robert Blanton (2008-11), DB, Buffalo Bills
2016 season: 35 tackles in 10 games. Placed on injured reserve with a foot injury.
Sergio Brown (2006-09), S, Buffalo Bills
Last game: Zero against the Steelers.
2016 season: Four tackles in five 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 due to a concussion.
Sheldon Day (2012-15), DL, Jacksonville Jaguars
Last game: One tackle against the Vikings.
2016 season: Five tackles in 13 games.
Tyler Eifert (2009-12), TE, Cincinnati Bengals
Last game: Caught five passes for 48 yards and two touchdowns against the Browns.
2016 season: 28 catches for 385 yards and five touchdowns in seven games.
Matthias Farley (2011-15), S, Indianapolis Colts
Last game: Zero tackles against the Texans.
2016 season: Seven tackles through 13 games.
Anthony Fasano (2002-05), TE, Tennessee Titans
Last game: One catch for 17 yards against the Broncos.
2016 season: Seven catches for 71 yards and two touchdowns through 12 games.
Michael Floyd (2008-11), WR, Arizona Cardinals
Last game: Two catches for 18 yards against the Dolphins.
2016 season: 33 catches for 446 yards and four touchdowns through 13 games.
Will Fuller (2013-15), WR, Houston Texas
Last game: Had two catches for 22 yards against the Colts.
2016 season: 37 catches for 530 yards and two touchdowns through 11 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 against the Chiefs in week four.
J.J. Jansen (2004-07), LS, Carolina Panthers
Last game: Started at long snapper.
T.J. Jones (2010-13), WR, Detroit Lions
Last game: Inactive against the Bears.
2016 season: Three catches for 49 yards in one game.
Ben Koyack (2011-14), TE, Jacksonville Jaguars
Last game: Two catches for 19 yards against the Vikings.
2016 season: 13 catches for 122 yards in 11 games.
Zack Martin (2009-13), OL, Dallas Cowboys
Last game: Started at right guard against the Giants.
2016 season: 13 starts in 13 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: Eight tackles, one sack and one pass defended against the Cowboys.
2016 season: 20 tackles, one sack and two passes broken up through 13 games. Also blocked a punt.
C.J. Prosise (2012-15), RB, Seattle Seahawks
Last game: Out with a scapula fracture.
2016 season: 30 rushes for 172 yards and and a touchdown, plus 17 catches for 208 yards, in six games played.
Theo Riddick (2009-12), RB, Detroit Lions
Last game: Inactive against the Bears.
2016 season: 92 rushes for 357 yards and a touchdown, plus 53 catches for 371 yards and five scores, through 12 games.
Kyle Rudolph (2008-10), TE, Minnesota Vikings
Last game: Four catches for 60 yards and a touchdown against the Jaguars.
2016 season: 58 catches for 573 yards and six touchdowns through 13 games.
KeiVarae Russell (2012-15), CB, Cincinnati Bengals
Last game: Did not record any stats against the Browns.
2016 season: No stats through 13 games.
Harrison Smith (2007-11), S, Minnesota Vikings
Last game: Inactive against the Jaguars.
2016 season: 84 tackles, two sacks and two passes defended through 12 games.
Ronnie Stanley (2012-15), OL, Baltimore Ravens
Last game: Started at left tackle against the Patriots.
2016 season: Nine starts this season.
John Sullivan (2004-07), OL, Washington Redskins
Last game: Backup center against the Eagles.
2016 season: Signed 11 weeks ago by the Redskins.
Golden Tate (2007-09), WR, Detroit Lions
Last game: Six catches for 58 yards against the Bears.
2016 season: 71 catches for 820 yards and three touchdowns through 13 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: Two tackles, 0.5 sack and a pass defended against the Bills.
2016 season: 36 tackles, 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble and three passes defended through 13 games.
Sam Young (2006-09), OL, Miami Dolphins
Last game: Backup left tackle against the Cardinals.
2016 season: Signed on Oct. 11. Has played in three games with the Dolphins.
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