Michigan Football: NFL Wolverines — How They Fared, Week 14
How Michigan's NFL contingent fared in Week 14 play. Two of them scored non-offensive touchdowns ...
• Richard Ash (Played at U-M from 2010-13), DT, Dallas Cowboys: Notched three solo tackles in a 30-10 win over the New York Giants … Has played in eight games, starting one, and registered 13 tackles (10 solo) and one pass broken up since being elevated from the 7-6 Cowboys’ practice squad.
• Ben Braden (2013-16), OG, New York Jets: Has been on the 5-7 Jets’ practice squad all season.
• Tom Brady (1996-99), QB, New England Patriots: Completed 24-of-43 passes for 233 yards with a touchdown and two picks in a 27-20 loss at Miami … Has connected on 324 of 481 attempts for 3,865 yards with 27 touchdowns and six interceptions for the 10-3 Patriots … Leads the NFL in passing yardage, is tied for third in touchdown throws and ranks first in passer rating (105.2).
• Alan Branch (2004-06), DT, New England Patriots: Notched two solo tackles in a 27-20 loss at Miami … Has played in 12 of 13 games for the 10-3 Patriots, starting six, and recorded 12 solo stops.
• Jake Butt (2013-16), TE, Denver Broncos: Still working his way back from an ACL injury suffered in the Orange Bowl … Was hoping to return this year and practiced a bit, but is now on injured reserve for the rest of the season for the 3-10 Broncos.
• Taco Charlton (2013-16), DE, Dallas Cowboys: Registered two solo tackles in a 30-10 win over the New York Giants … Has recorded 15 tackles (12 solo), two sacks, one forced fumble and one pass broken up for the 7-6 Cowboys.
• Jehu Chesson (2013-16), WR, Kansas City Chiefs: Did not catch a pass in a 26-15 win over Oakland … Has seen action in nine games for the 7-6 Chiefs, primarily on special teams, and has caught one pass for 10 yards.
• Frank Clark (2011-14), DE, Seattle Seahawks: Started and assisted on one tackle in a 30-24 loss at Jacksonville … Has started nine of 13 games for 8-5 Seattle and compiled 25 tackles (14 solo), seven sacks, one pass broken up and one forced fumble.
• Jeremy Clark (2013-16), S, New York Jets: Off the injured list after recovering from an ACL injury suffered early last year … Did not play in a 23-0 loss to Denver that dropped the Jets to 5-8.
• Blake Countess (2011-14), DB, Los Angeles Rams: Notched one solo tackle and returned a blocked punt for a touchdown in a big, 43-35 win over Philadelphia … Has played in 13 games this year for the 9-4 Rams and notched 20 tackles (16 solo), one interception, one pass broken up and one return of a blocked punt for touchdown.
• Amara Darboh (2013-16), WR, Seattle Seahawks: Did not catch a pass in a 30-24 loss at Jacksonville … Has six receptions for 58 yards for the 8-5 Seahawks.
• Devin Funchess (2012-14), WR, Carolina Panthers: Caught three passes for 59 yards, including a 22-yard score, in a 31-24 win over Minnesota … Has set career highs for receptions (57) and receiving yards (762), plus set his career best for receiving touchdowns (seven) in 13 starts for 9-4 Carolina.
• Ben Gedeon (2014-16), LB, Minnesota Vikings: Assisted on one tackle in a 31-24 loss at Carolina … Has played in 13 games, starting seven, and recorded 25 tackles (15 solo) for 10-3 Minnesota.
• Graham Glasgow (2012-15), OG, Detroit Lions: Started at left guard in a 24-21 win over Tampa Bay … Has started all 13 games for the 7-6 Lions.
• Ryan Glasgow (2013-16), DT, Cincinnati Bengals: Recorded a solo tackle and two assists in a 33-7 loss to Chicago … Has notched 20 tackles (10 solo) in 13 games (one start) for the 5-7 Bengals.
• Matt Godin (2013-16), DT, Houston Texans: Had been playing well with four tackles in two preseason games before tearing his ACL and going to injured reserve.
• Brandon Graham (2006-09), LB, Philadelphia Eagles: Did not record a tackle but returned a fumble for a touchdown in a 43-35 road win over the Los Angeles Rams … Has recorded 39 tackles (27 solo), 8.5 sacks, two passes broken up, one fumble return for touchdown and two forced fumbles for the 11-2 Eagles … Tied for 13th in the NFL in sacks.
• Leon Hall (2003-06), CB, San Francisco 49ers: Registered two solo tackles in a 26-16 win at Houston … Signed by the 3-10 49ers before week six and has recorded nine solo tackles and one pass broken up in six games (one start).
• David Harris (2003-06), LB, New England Patriots: Did not play in a 27-20 loss at Miami … Has notched 18 tackles (11 solo), 1.5 sacks and one pass broken up in nines games played (five starts) for 10-3 New England.
• Chad Henne (2004-07), QB, Jacksonville Jaguars: Did not play in a 30-24 win over Seattle … Didn’t complete either of his two passes in mop-up duty (one game) for the 9-4 Jaguars.
• Willie Henry (2013-15), DT, Baltimore Ravens: Did not record a tackle in a 39-38 loss at Pittsburgh … Has played in 11 games, starting two for 7-6 Baltimore, and recorded 27 tackles (19 solo), 2.5 sacks and five passes broken up.
• Delano Hill (2013-16), S, Seattle Seahawks: Did not record a tackle in a 30-24 loss at Jacksonville … Has notched three tackles (two solo) in 12 games played for 8-4 Seattle.
• Kyle Kalis (2013-16), OG, Washington Redskins: Back with the 5-8 ‘Skins after being waived by the Colts … Did not play in a 30-13 road loss to the Los Angeles Chargers … The undrafted free agent began the season on the Washington Redskins’ practice squad after a solid camp, but was signed by Indianapolis Oct. 3 and played in four games, starting two
• Taylor Lewan (2010-13), OT, Tennessee Titans: Started at left tackle in a 12-7 loss at Arizona … Has started all 13 games for 8-5 Tennessee.
• Jourdan Lewis (2014-16), CB, Dallas Cowboys: Recorded five solo tackles, one assist and three pass break-ups in a 30-10 win at the New York Giants … Has started four of 12 games in which he’s appeared for the 7-6 Cowboys, missing the first with injury, and has racked up 44 tackles (40 solo), nine passes broken up and one interception, which he returned 25 yards.
• Erik Magnuson (2013-16), OL, San Francisco 49ers: Done for the year with a foot sprain … Played in four games as a rookie, starting two, for 3-10 San Francisco.
• Patrick Omameh (2009-12), OG, Jacksonville Jaguars: Started in a 30-24 win over Seattle … Has started 10 games for 9-4 Jacksonville, missing the other three with a quad injury.
• Jabrill Peppers (2014-16), S, Cleveland Browns: Did not play in a 27-21 loss to Green Bay due to injury … Has registered 43 tackles (32 solo) and two passes broken up in 10 starts for the 0-13 Browns, missing two games with injury … Has also returned eight kickoffs for 161 yards and 24 punts for 142 yards (long of 25).
• Thomas Rawls (20010-13), RB, Seattle Seahawks: Did not carry the ball in a 30-24 loss at Jacksonville … Has started three of 10 games in which he’s appeared for 8-5 Seattle, rushing 50 times for 129 yards and catching seven passes for 74 yards.
• Jake Rudock (2015), QB, Detroit Lions: Did not play in a 24-21 win at Tampa Bay … Has completed three of five passes for 24 yards with a pick in backup duty for the 7-6 Lions.
• Jake Ryan (2010-14), LB, Green Bay Packers: Started and recorded four solo tackles and three assists in a 27-21 win at Cleveland … Has started 10 of 12 games in which he’s appeared for 7-6 Green Bay, missing one with injury, and recorded 65 tackles (37 solo), one sack and one forced fumble.
• Michael Schofield (2010-13), OT, Los Angeles Chargers: Played at right tackle in a 30-13 win over Washington… Has started five of 12 games in which he’s appeared for the 7-6 Chargers.
• De’Veon Smith (2013-16), RB, Miami Dolphins: Did not carry the ball in a 27-20 win over New England … Made 6-7 Miami’s practice squad as an undrafted free agent, was called up and has played in two games.
• Dymonte Thomas (2013-16), S, Denver Broncos: Played well enough in the preseason to make the 3-9 Broncos’ practice squad as an undrafted free agent.
• Fitz Toussaint (2010-13), RB, Pittsburgh Steelers: Played, but did not carry the ball in a 39-38 win over Baltimore … Called up from the 10-2 Steelers’ practice squad after Week Nine and has played in three games.
• Jarrod Wilson (2012-15), S, Jacksonville Jaguars: Made one solo tackle in a 30-24 win over Seattle … Has played in 12 games and recorded seven solo stops and one assist for the 9-4 Jaguars.
• Chris Wormley (2014-16), DE, Baltimore Ravens: Did not record a tackle in a 39-38 loss at Pittsburgh … Has made five solo tackles in six games (two starts).
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