Irish In The Pros: NFL Week 12, NBA & NHL Updates

Blue & Gold Illustrated brings readers a weekly look at how former Irish stars are doing in the professional ranks. Updates from the NFL’s week 12 action along with NBA and NHL can be found below.

• Tyler Eifert (Played at Notre Dame from 2009-12), TE, Cincinnati Bengals: Out for the season after suffering a back injury.

• Anthony Fasano (2002-05), TE, Miami Dolphins: Did not catch a pass in a 35-17 loss to the New England Patriots.

• Michael Floyd (2008-11), WR, Minnesota Vikings: Caught one pass for eight yards in a 30-23 road win over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving.

• Will Fuller (2013-15), WR, Houston Texans: Remained sidelined due to a rib injury.

• J.J. Jansen (2004-07), LS, Carolina Panthers: Handled all the team’s long snapping duties in a 35-27 road victory over the New York Jets.

• TJ Jones (2010-13), WR, Detroit Lions: Did not catch a pass in a 30-23 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Thanksgiving.

• DeShone Kizer (2014-16), QB, Cleveland Browns: Completed 18 of 31 passes for 268 yards in a 30-16 road loss to the Cincinnati Bengals … Also rushed for 39 yards and a touchdown on nine carries.

• Ben Koyack (2011-14), TE, Jacksonville Jaguars: Did not catch a pass in a 27-24 road loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

• Nick Martin (2011-15), OL, Houston Texans: Continues to play every offensive snap at center for the Texans.

• Zack Martin (2009-13), OL, Dallas Cowboys: Suffered a concussion in a 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers … Status is up in the air for this week.

• Troy Niklas (2011-13), TE, Arizona Cardinals: Had two receptions for 22 yards in a 27-24 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

• C.J. Prosise (2012-15), RB, Seattle Seahawks: On injured reserve.

• Theo Riddick (2009-12), RB, Detroit Lions: Led the team in rushing with 20 yards on five carries in a 30-23 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Thanksgiving … Also caught one pass for 10 yards.

• Kyle Rudolph (2008-10), TE, Minnesota Vikings: Caught four passes for 63 yards and two touchdowns in a 30-23 road win over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving.

• Ronnie Stanley (2012-15), OT, Baltimore Ravens: Started at left tackle in a 23-16 win over the Houston Texans.

• John Sullivan (2003-07), C, Los Angeles Rams: Started at center in a 26-20 win over the New Orleans Saints.

• Golden Tate (2007-09), WR, Detroit Lions: Caught four passes for seven yards in a 30-23 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Thanksgiving.

• Sam Young (2006-09), OT, Miami Dolphins: Started at right tackle in a 35-17 loss to the New England Patriots.

• Sheldon Day (2012-15), DL, San Francisco 49ers: Recorded two tackles in his first game as a 49er in a 24-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

• Matthias Farley (2011-15), DB, Indianapolis Colts: Recorded two tackles in a 20-16 loss to the Tennessee Titans.

• Cole Luke (2013-16), CB, Carolina Panthers: On injured reserve.

• Romeo Okwara (2012-15), DE, New York Giants: Will miss the rest of the year with a knee injury.

• James Onwualu (2013-16), LB, Los Angeles Chargers: Did not play in a 28-6 road win over the Dallas Cowboys.

• Isaac Rochell (2013-16), DT, Los Angeles Chargers: Was waived by the Chargers to make room on the 53-man roster … Has signed with the team’s practice squad.

• KeiVarae Russell (2012-15), CB, Cincinnati Bengals: Did not play in a 30-16 win over the Cleveland Browns.

• Harrison Smith (2007-11), S, Minnesota Vikings: Totaled four tackles and one pass defended in a 30-23 road win over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving.

• Jaylon Smith (2013-15), LB, Dallas Cowboys: Led the team in total tackles with eight, including one for loss, in a 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

• Manti Te’o (2009-12), LB, New Orleans Saints: Did not record a tackle in a 26-20 road loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

• Stephon Tuitt (2011-13), DE, Pittsburgh Steelers: Recorded two tackles, including one for loss, in a 31-28 win over the Green Bay Packers.

• Ishaq Williams (2011-14), DE, New York Giants: On season-ending injured reserve.

• Pat Connaughton (2011-15), G, Portland Trailblazers: Has started the last three games for the Blazers, and averaged 11.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 26.0 minutes of action … In 21 games this season, has averaged 6.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 19.4 minutes per night.

• Jerian Grant (2011-15), G, Chicago Bulls: Started in 14 of 18 possible games this season, and has averaged 9.3 points, 5.1 assists and 2.9 rebounds per contest … Shooting 40.6 percent from the field.

• Demetrius Jackson (2013-16), G, Houston Rockets: Played in 11 of Houston’s 20 games this season, and has averaged 5.5 minutes, 0.7 points and 1.0 rebounds per game.

NBA G League

• V.J. Beachem (2013-17), F, South Bay Lakers: In nine games played with the Los Angeles Lakers’ affiliate, including eight starts, has averaged 11.4 points and 2.6 rebounds in 25.9 minutes per contest … Shooting 52.1 percent from the floor and 51.3 percent from three-point range.

• Jack Cooley (2009-13), F, Reno Bighorns: In six games played with the Sacramento Kings’ affiliate, including two starts, has averaged 12.7 points and 8.2 rebounds in 19.3 minutes per game … Shooting 54.0 percent from the field.

• Anders Bjork (2014-17), F, Boston Bruins: Scored nine total points with three goals and six assists in 16 games … Has missed the last few games with an injury.

• Ian Cole (2007-10), D Pittsburgh Penguins: Has three total points in 20 games played, scoring one goal and recording two assists.

• Stephen Johns (2010-14), D, Dallas Stars: Recorded two goals and three assists for five total points in 20 games played.

• Anders Lee (2010-13), F, New York Islanders: Tied for third on the team in total points (23), with 12 goals and 11 assists … His 12 goals are second best on the team.

• Kyle Palmieri (2009-10) F, New Jersey Devils: In 13 games played, has scored four goals and notched five assists for nine total points.

• Bryan Rust (2010-14), F, Pittsburgh Penguins: Notched 14 total points in 26 games played, with four goals and 10 assists.

• Riley Sheahan (2009-12), F, Pittsburgh Penguins: Did not score a point with the Detroit Red Wings before being traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins … Has scored one goal and five assists in 17 games in Pittsburgh.

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