Irish In The NFL: Week 6
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 Titans.
2016 season: No stats at running back through six games.
Robert Blanton (2008-11) DB, Buffalo Bills
Last game: Six tackles in a win over the 49ers.
2016 season: 12 tackles through 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 for a concussion.
Sheldon Day (2012-15) DL, Jacksonville Jaguars
Last game: Did not record any stats in a win over the Bears.
2016 season: Three tackles in five games.
Tyler Eifert (2009-12) TE, Cincinnati Bengals
2016 season: Inactive (back) for the Bengals' game against the Patriots.
Matthias Farley (2011-15) S, Indianapolis Colts
Last game: Did not record any stats against the Texans.
2016 season: Three tackles through six games.
Anthony Fasano (2002-05) TE, Tennessee Titans
Last game: Had a 15-yard touchdown catch against the Browns.
2016 season: Three catches for 26 yards and a TD through six games.
Michael Floyd (2008-11) WR, Arizona Cardinals
Last game: Two catches for 22 yards and a touchdown in a Monday night win over the Jets.
2016 season: 14 catches, 192 yards and three touchdowns through six games.
Will Fuller (2013-15) WR, Houston Texas
Last game: Active but did not see any action due to a hamstring injury in a Sunday night game against the Colts.
2016 season: 20 catches, 327 yards and two touchdowns through six games. Also has a punt return TD.
Ryan Harris (2003-06) OT, Pittsburgh Steelers
Last game: Backup left tackle against the Dolphins.
2016 season: Five 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: Recovering from surgery to repair a tear in his meniscus.
Zack Martin (2009-13) OL, Dallas Cowboys
Last game: Starting right guard for the Cowboys against the Packers.
2016 season: Six starts in six 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: One tackle against the Ravens.
2016 season: Three tackles through six games. Also blocked a punt.
C.J. Prosise (2012-15) RB, Seattle Seahawks
Last game: Inactive with a wrist injury against the Falcons.
2016 season: One rush for -2 yards and one catch for 13 yards through six games.
Theo Riddick (2009-12) RB, Detroit Lions
Last game: Was held out with an ankle injury against the Rams.
2016 season: 50 rushes for 171 yards and a touchdown and 26 catches for 190 yards and three TDs through six games.
Cody Riggs (2014) CB, Tennessee Titans
Last game: Inactive against the Browns.
2016 season: No stats in four games.
Kyle Rudolph (2008-10) TE, Minnesota Vikings
Last game: Bye week.
2016 season: 21 catches for 236 yards and three touchdowns through five games.
KeiVarae Russell (2012-15) CB, Cincinnati Bengals
Last game: Inactive against the Patriots.
2016 season: No stats through six games.
Harrison Smith (2007-11) S, Minnesota Vikings
Last game: Bye week.
2016 season: 37 tackles, one sack and one pass defended through five games.
Ronnie Stanley (2012-15), OL, Baltimore Ravens
Last game: Starting left tackle for the Ravens against the Redskins.
2016 season: Five starts through five games.
John Sullivan (2004-07) OL, Washington Redskins
Last game: Backup center against the Eagles.
2016 season: Signed three weeks ago by the Redskins.
Golden Tate (2007-09) WR, Detroit Lions
Last game: Caught eight passes for 165 yards and a touchdown against the Rams. He was targeted 10 total times and also carried the ball once for three yards.
2016 season: 25 catches for 299 yards and a TD through six games.
Manti Te'o (2009-12) LB, San Diego Chargers
2016 season: 17 tackles in three games. Will miss the remainder of this season with a torn Achilles.
Stephon Tuitt (2011-13) DE, Pittsburgh Steelers
Last game: Three tackles against the Dolphins.
2016 season: 17 tackles, one forced fumble and two passes defended through six 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.
Sam Young (2006-09) OL, Miami Dolphins
Last game: Inactive against the Steelers.
2016 season: Signed on Oct. 11. Participated in training camp with the Dolphins, and had a good showing during the preseason.
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