Irish In The NFL: Week 8
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 Jets.
2016 season: No stats at running back through nine games.
Robert Blanton (2008-11), DB, Buffalo Bills
Last game: A season-high 11 tackles against the Patriots.
2016 season: 30 tackles through eight 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: One tackle against the Titans.
2016 season: Four tackles in seven games.
Tyler Eifert (2009-12), TE, Cincinnati Bengals
Last game: In his second game back from injury, caught nine of 12 targets for 102 yards and a TD in a 27-27 tie with Washington.
2016 season: 10 catches for 111 yards and one touchdown in two games.
Matthias Farley (2011-15), S, Indianapolis Colts
Last game: Zero tackles against the Chiefs.
2016 season: Four tackles through eight games.
Anthony Fasano (2002-05), TE, Tennessee Titans
Last game: Zero catches against the Jaguars.
2016 season: Four catches for 36 yards and a TD through seven games.
Michael Floyd (2008-11), WR, Arizona Cardinals
Last game: Inactive (hamstring) against the Panthers.
2016 season: 19 catches for 257 yards and three touchdowns through seven games.
Will Fuller (2013-15), WR, Houston Texas
Last game: One catch for 23 yards against the Lions. Left the game with a leg injury.
2016 season: 25 catches for 372 yards and two touchdowns through seven 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 in a week four game against the Chiefs.
J.J. Jansen (2004-07), LS, Carolina Panthers
Last game: Started at long snapper.
Ben Koyack (2011-14), TE, Jacksonville Jaguars
Last game: Five catches for 41 yards against the Titans.
2016 season: Five catches for 41 yards in five games.
Zack Martin (2009-13), OL, Dallas Cowboys
Last game: Started at right guard against the Eagles.
2016 season: Seven starts in seven 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: Bye week.
2016 season: Three tackles through seven games. Also blocked a punt.
C.J. Prosise (2012-15), RB, Seattle Seahawks
Last game: Four rushes for 23 yards and four catches for 80 yards against the Saints.
2016 season: Six rushes for 21 yards and seven catches for 110 yards through eight games.
Theo Riddick (2009-12), RB, Detroit Lions
Last game: 11 rushes for 56 yards and eight catches for 77 yards and a touchdown against the Texans.
2016 season: 61 rushes for 227 yards and a touchdown plus 34 catches for 267 yards and four scores through eight games.
Cody Riggs (2014), CB, Tennessee Titans
Last game: Did not record any stats against the Jaguars.
2016 season: No stats in three games.
Kyle Rudolph (2008-10), TE, Minnesota Vikings
Last game: Five catches for 31 yards on six targets against the Bears.
2016 season: 31 catches for 322 yards and three touchdowns through seven games.
KeiVarae Russell (2012-15), CB, Cincinnati Bengals
Last game: Inactive against the Redskins.
2016 season: No stats through eight games.
Harrison Smith (2007-11), S, Minnesota Vikings
Last game: Six tackles against the Bears.
2016 season: 49 tackles, one sack and one pass defended through seven games.
Ronnie Stanley (2012-15), OL, Baltimore Ravens
Last game: Bye week.
2016 season: Has not played in the Ravens’ last four games due to a foot injury.
John Sullivan (2004-07), OL, Washington Redskins
Last game: Backup center against the Bengals.
2016 season: Signed five weeks ago by the Redskins.
Golden Tate (2007-09), WR, Detroit Lions
Last game: Seven catches for 42 yards against the Texans.
2016 season: 38 catches for 434 yards and a TD through eight 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: Bye week.
2016 season: 20 tackles, one forced fumble and one pass defended through seven games.
Chris Watt (2009-13), OL, San Diego Chargers
2016 season: Opened the season on the Chargers’ reserve PUP list.
Sam Young (2006-09), OL, Miami Dolphins
Last game: Bye week.
2016 season: Signed on Oct. 11. Has played in one game with the Dolphins.
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