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Irish In The NFL: Week 15

Golden Tate had another big week for the Lions, catching eight passes for 122 yards in a 17-6 loss to the New York Giants.
Golden Tate had another big week for the Lions, catching eight passes for 122 yards in a 17-6 loss to the New York Giants. (USA Today Sports)

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 14 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: One tackle against the Browns.

2016 season: Five tackles in six 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 Texans.

2016 season: Six tackles in 14 games.

Tyler Eifert (2009-12), TE, Cincinnati Bengals

Last game: One catch for nine yards against the Steelers.

2016 season: 29 catches for 394 yards and five touchdowns in eight games.

Matthias Farley (2011-15), S, Indianapolis Colts

Last game: One tackle against the Vikings.

2016 season: Nine tackles through 14 games.

Anthony Fasano (2002-05), TE, Tennessee Titans

Last game: Zero catches against the Chiefs.

2016 season: Seven catches for 71 yards and two touchdowns through 14 games.

Michael Floyd (2008-11), WR, New England Patriots

Last game: Was cut by the Arizona Cardinals after a DUI last week and picked up by the Patriots. Inactive against the Broncos.

2016 season: 33 catches for 446 yards and four touchdowns in 13 games.

Will Fuller (2013-15), WR, Houston Texas

Last game: Had four catches for 42 yards against the Jaguars.

2016 season: 41 catches for 572 yards and two touchdowns in 12 games played. 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.

TJ Jones (2010-13), WR, Detroit Lions

Last game: Inactive against the Giants.

2016 season: Three catches for 49 yards in one game.

Ben Koyack (2011-14), TE, Jacksonville Jaguars

Last game: One catch for two yards against the Texans.

2016 season: 14 catches for 124 yards in 12 games.

Zack Martin (2009-13), OL, Dallas Cowboys

Last game: Started at right guard against the Buccaneers.

2016 season: 14 starts in 14 games.

Troy Niklas (2011-13), TE, Arizona Cardinals

2016 season: One catch in three games. Was placed on injured reserve with a wrist injury, ending his season.

Romeo Okwara (2012-15), DL, New York Giants

Last game: Two tackles against the Lions.

2016 season: 22 tackles, one sack and two passes broken up through 14 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 Giants.

2016 season: 92 rushes for 357 yards and a touchdown, plus 53 catches for 371 yards and five scores, in 12 games played.

Kyle Rudolph (2008-10), TE, Minnesota Vikings

Last game: Eight catches for 97 yards against the Colts.

2016 season: 66 catches for 670 yards and six touchdowns through 14 games.

KeiVarae Russell (2012-15), CB, Cincinnati Bengals

Last game: One tackle against the Steelers.

2016 season: One tackle through 14 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 Eagles.

2016 season: 10 starts through 14 games.

John Sullivan (2004-07), OL, Washington Redskins

Last game: Backup center against the Panthers.

2016 season: Signed 12 weeks ago by the Redskins.

Golden Tate (2007-09), WR, Detroit Lions

Last game: Eight catches for 122 yards against the Giants.

2016 season: 79 catches for 942 yards and three touchdowns through 14 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: One tackle against the Bengals.

2016 season: 37 tackles, 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble and three passes defended through 14 games.

Sam Young (2006-09), OL, Miami Dolphins

Last game: Backup left tackle against the Jets.

2016 season: Signed Oct. 11 and has played in three games with the Dolphins.

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