Credit: Associated Press
With another weekend of NFL football under our belts, the Irish saw a number of former players see action over the weekend. Perhaps the most disappointing news to come from Sunday’s action was the non-contact injury suffered by Chargers co-captain Manti Te’o.
It was announced Monday morning Te’o suffered a torn Achilles and would require season-ending surgery. Sadly, he has yet to play a full season in the NFL. Te’o will have to wait til the 2017 year to try again.
On a side note, Te’o is the third San Diego player to tear an Achilles this season, joining running back Branden Oliver and tight end Jeff Cumberland. Perhaps the NFL needs to take a look and see if there is something in the San Diego water that needs to get flushed out.
Here’s how the rest of the former Irish did this weekend:
George Atkinson (2011-13) RB, Cleveland Browns
Last game: Did not record any stats in the Browns’ 24-30 loss to the Dolphins.
Robert Blanton (2008-11) DB, Buffalo Bills
Last game: Had three tackles in the Bills’ 33-18 win over the Cardinals.
David Bruton (2005-08) S, Washington Redskins
Last game: Had nine tackles and a pass defended in the Redskins’ 29-27 win over the Giants.
Sheldon Day (2012-15) DL, Jacksonville Jaguars
Last game: Had one tackle in the Jaguars’ 19-17 loss to the Ravens.
Tyler Eifert (2009-12) TE, Cincinnati Bengals
Last game: Did not play due to an ankle injury.
Matthias Farley (2011-15) S, Indianapolis Colts
Last game: Did not record any stats in the Colts’ 26-22 win over the Chargers.
Anthony Fasano (2002-05) TE, Tennessee Titans
Last game: Did not record any stats in the Titans’ 17-10 loss to the Raiders.
Michael Floyd (2008-11) WR, Arizona Cardinals
Last game: Had four receptions for 65 yards in the Cardinals’ 33-18 loss to the Bills.
Will Fuller (2013-15) WR, Houston Texans
Last game: Had three receptions for 31 yards in the Texans’ 27-0 shutout loss Thursday to the Patriots.
Ryan Harris (2003-06) OT, Pittsburgh Steelers
Last game: Played in the Steelers’ 34-3 loss to the Eagles.
J.J. Jansen (2004-07) LS, Carolina Panthers
Last game: Played in the Panthers’ 22-10 loss to the Vikings.
Ben Koyack (2011-14) TE, Jacksonville Jaguars
Last game: No stats recorded.
Zack Martin (2009-13) OL, Dallas Cowboys
Last game: Started at right guard in the Cowboys’ 31-17 win over the Bears.
Troy Niklas (2011-13) TE, Arizona Cardinals
Last game: Had one reception for no yards in the Cardinals’ 33-18 loss to the Bills.
Romeo Okwara (2012-15) DL, New York Giants
Last game: Did not record any stats in the Giants’ 29-27 loss to Washington.
C.J. Prosise (2012-15) RB, Seattle Seahawks
Last game: Did not record any stats in the Seahawks’ 37-18 win over the 49ers.
Theo Riddick (2009-12) RB, Detroit Lions
Last game: Had 10 carries for nine yards in the Lions’ 34-27 loss to the Packers.
Cody Riggs (2014) CB, Tennessee Titans
Last game: Did not record any stats in the Titans’ 17-10 loss to the Raiders.
Kyle Rudolph (2008-10) TE, Minnesota Vikings
Last game: Recorded seven catches for 70 yards and scored one touchdown in the Vikings’ 22-10 win over the Panthers.
KeiVarae Russell (2012-15) CB, Cincinnati Bengals
Last game: Did not record any stats in the Bengals’ 29-17 loss to the Broncos.
Harrison Smith (2007-11) S, Minnesota Vikings
Last game: Recorded seven tackles in the Vikings’ 22-10 win over the Panthers.
Ronnie Stanley (2012-15), OL, Baltimore Ravens
Last game: Got the start on the offensive line in the Ravens’ 19-17 win over the Jaguars.
Golden Tate (2007-09) WR, Detroit Lions
Last game: Had four catches for 40 yards with one rush for a loss of eight yards in the Lions’ 34-27 loss to the Packers.
Manti Te’o (2009-12) LB, San Diego Chargers
Last game: Had three tackles before becoming injured in the Chargers’ 26-22 loss to the Colts.
Stephon Tuitt (2011-13) DE, Pittsburgh Steelers
Last game: Recorded five tackles in the Steelers’ 34-3 loss to the Eagles.
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