Irish In The NFL: Week 3
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' 30-24 loss to the Dolphins.
2016 season: No stats at RB. One kick return for 13 yards.
Robert Blanton (2008-11) DB, Buffalo Bills
Last game: Had three tackles in the Bills' 33-18 win over the Cardinals.
2016 season: Four tackles through three games.
David Bruton (2005-08) S, Washington Redskins
Last game: Nine tackles and a pass defended in the Redskins' 29-27 win over the Giants.
2016 season: 23 tackles, one sack and two passes defended through three games.
Sheldon Day (2012-15) DL, Jacksonville Jaguars
Last game: Had one tackle in the Jaguars' 19-17 loss to the Ravens.
2016 season: Two tackles through three games.
Tyler Eifert (2009-12) TE, Cincinnati Bengals
2016 season: Still recovering from offseason ankle surgery.
Matthias Farley (2011-15) S, Indianapolis Colts
Last game: Did not record any stats in the Colts' 26-22 win over the Chargers.
2016 season: Two tackles through three games.
Anthony Fasano (2002-05) TE, Tennessee Titans
Last game: Did not record any stats in the Titans' 17-10 loss to the Raiders.
2016 season: One catch for one yard through three games.
Michael Floyd (2008-11) WR, Arizona Cardinals
Last game: Finished with four catches (on 11 targets) for 65 yards — all season highs — in the Cardinals' 33-18 loss to the Bills. Has entered the team's concussion protocol.
2016 season: Nine catches, 134 yards and one touchdown through three games.
Will Fuller (2013-15) WR, Houston Texas
Last game: Was held to three catches for 31 yards in Thursday's 27-0 loss to the Patriots.
2016 season: 12 catches, 242 yards and a touchdown through three games.
Ryan Harris (2003-06) OT, Pittsburgh Steelers
Last game: Backup left tackle in a 34-3 loss to the Eagles.
2016 season: Three 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
2016 season: Might need surgery after tearing his meniscus during practice last week.
Zack Martin (2009-13) OL, Dallas Cowboys
Last game: Starting right guard for the Cowboys in their 31-17 win over the Bears.
2016 season: Three starts in three games.
Troy Niklas (2011-13) TE, Arizona Cardinals
Last game: One catch for zero yards in the Cardinals' 33-18 loss to the Bills.
2016 season: One catch through three games.
Romeo Okwara (2012-15) DL, New York Giants
Last game: Had no tackles or sacks but blocked a punt in the Giants' 29-27 loss to the Redskins.
2016 season: One tackle through three games.
C.J. Prosise (2012-15) RB, Seattle Seahawks
Last game: Was inactive (hand) for the Seahawks' 37-18 win over the 49ers.
2016 season: One rush for -2 yards and one catch for 13 yards through three games.
Theo Riddick (2009-12) RB, Detroit Lions
Last game: Ran for just nine yards on 10 carries, but added seven receptions for 39 yards during Sunday's loss to the Packers.
2016 season: 28 rushes for 91 yards and a touchdown and 16 catches for 130 yards and a TD through three games.
Cody Riggs (2014) CB, Tennessee Titans
Last game: Did not record any stats in the Titans' 17-10 loss to the Raiders.
2016 season: No stats in two games.
Kyle Rudolph (2008-10) TE, Minnesota Vikings
Last game: Had seven catches for 70 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 22-10 upset win at Carolina.
2016 season: 14 catches for 166 yards and two touchdowns through three games.
KeiVarae Russell (2012-15) CB, Cincinnati Bengals
2016 season: Has not played in a game yet.
Harrison Smith (2007-11) S, Minnesota Vikings
Last game: Had seven tackles in the Vikings' 22-10 win over the Panthers.
2016 season: 22 tackles through three games.
Ronnie Stanley (2012-15), OL, Baltimore Ravens
Last game: Starting left tackle in the Ravens' 19-17 win over the Jaguars.
2016 season: Three starts through three games.
Golden Tate (2007-09) WR, Detroit Lions
Last game: Caught four of six targets for 40 yards in the Lions' 34-27 loss to the Packers. He also received one carry that went for an eight-yard loss.
2016 season: 13 catches for 94 yards through three games.
Manti Te'o (2009-12) LB, San Diego Chargers
Last game: Had three tackles in a 26-22 loss to the Colts. Te'o suffered a torn Achilles during the game and will now miss the remainder of this season.
2016 season: 17 tackles through three games.
Stephon Tuitt (2011-13) DE, Pittsburgh Steelers
Last game: Five tackles in a 34-3 loss to the Eagles.
2016 season: 10 tackles through three 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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