Irish In The NFL: Week 2
Here's a roundup of former Notre Dame players in the NFL:
George Atkinson (2011-13) RB, Cleveland Browns
Last game: Returned one kick for 13 yards in the Browns' 25-20 loss to the Ravens.
2016 season: No stats at RB. One kick return for 13 yards.
Robert Blanton (2008-11) DB, Buffalo Bills
Last game: Recorded one tackle as the backup free safety in the Bills' 37-31 loss to the Jets.
2016 season: One tackle through two games.
David Bruton (2005-08) S, Washington Redskins
Last game: Had six tackles and a sack as the starting strong safety in a 27-23 loss to the Cowboys.
2016 season: 14 tackles, one sack and one pass defended through two games.
Sheldon Day (2012-15) DL, Jacksonville Jaguars
Last game: Did not record any stats in the Jaguars' 38-14 loss to the Chargers.
2016 season: No stats.
Tyler Eifert (2009-12) TE, Cincinnati Bengals
2016 season: Still recovering from offseason ankle surgery.
Matthias Farley (2011-15) S, Indianapolis Colts
Last game: Had two tackles as a backup free safety in a 34-20 loss to the Broncos.
2016 season: Two tackles through two games.
Anthony Fasano (2002-05) TE, Tennessee Titans
Last game: Had one catch for one yard and was targeted three times in the Titans' 16-15 win over the Lions.
2016 season: One catch for one yard through two games.
Michael Floyd (2008-11) WR, Arizona Cardinals
Last game: Had two receptions (on six targets) for eight yards and one touchdown during the Cardinals' 40-7 win over the Buccaneers.
2016 season: Five catches, 69 yards and one touchdown through two games.
Will Fuller (2013-15) WR, Houston Texas
Last game: Caught four of seven targets for 104 yards in the Texans' win over the Chiefs.
2016 season: Nine catches, 211 yards and a touchdown through two games.
Ryan Harris (2003-06) OT, Pittsburgh Steelers
Last game: Backup left tackle in a 24-16 win over the Bengals.
2016 season: Two games as a backup offensive lineman.
J.J. Jansen (2004-07) LS, Carolina Panthers
Last game: Started at long snapper.
Ben Koyack (2011-14) TE, Jacksonville Jaguars
Last game: Backup tight end in the Jaguars' 38-14 loss to the Chargers.
2016 season: Zero catches through two games.
Zack Martin (2009-13) OL, Dallas Cowboys
Last game: Starting right guard for the Cowboys in their 27-23 loss to the Redskins.
2016 season: Two starts in two games.
Troy Niklas (2011-13) TE, Arizona Cardinals
Last game: Targeted one time in the Cardinals' 40-7 win over the Buccaneers.
2016 season: One target and no catches through two games.
Romeo Okwara (2012-15) DL, New York Giants
Last game: One tackle as a reserve lineman in the Giants' 16-13 win over the Saints.
2016 season: One tackle through two games.
C.J. Prosise (2012-15) RB, Seattle Seahawks
Last game: Was inactive (hand/wrist/shoulder) for the Seahawks' 9-3 loss to the Rams.
2016 season: One rush for -2 yards and one catch for 13 yards through two games.
Theo Riddick (2009-12) RB, Detroit Lions
Last game: Rushed 11 times for 37 yards and caught four of five targets for 28 yards in the Lions' 16-15 loss to the Titans.
2016 season: 18 rushes for 82 yards and a touchdown and nine catches for 91 yards and a TD through two games.
Cody Riggs (2014) CB, Tennessee Titans
Last game: Did not record any stats in the Titans' 16-15 win over the Lions.
2016 season: No stats in one game.
Kyle Rudolph (2008-10) TE, Minnesota Vikings
Last game: Had three receptions for 31 yards, including an 8-yard touchdown, on eight targets in the Vikings' 17-14 win over the Packers.
2016 season: Seven catches for 96 yards and a touchdown through two games.
KeiVarae Russell (2012-15) CB, Cincinnati Bengals
2016 season: Was cut by the Chiefs and picked up by the Bengals. Has not appeared in a game.
Harrison Smith (2007-11) S, Minnesota Vikings
Last game: Had seven tackles in the Vikings' 17-14 win over the Packers.
2016 season: 15 tackles through two games.
Ronnie Stanley (2012-15), OL, Baltimore Ravens
Last game: Starting left tackle in the Ravens' 25-20 win over the Browns.
2016 season: Two starts through two games.
Golden Tate (2007-09) WR, Detroit Lions
Last game: Recorded two receptions for 13 yards in the Lions' 16-15 loss to the Titans.
2016 season: Nine catches for 52 yards through two games.
Manti Te'o (2009-12) LB, San Diego Chargers
Last game: Picked up four tackles (one solo) in the Chargers' 38-14 win over the Jaguars.
2016 season: 14 tackles through two games.
Stephon Tuitt (2011-13) DE, Pittsburgh Steelers
Last game: Four tackles in the Steelers' 24-16 win over the Bengals.
2016 season: Five tackles through two games.
Chris Watt (2009-13) OL, San Diego Chargers
2016 season: Placed on the Chargers' reserve PUP list and will miss the first six weeks of the regular season.
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