Gators in the NFL - Week 1
Monday, September 12, 2016 | Football
Thirty-five former Gators are currently active on National Football League rosters.
Following Sunday's competition in week one of the 2016-17 season, former Gators defensive lineman and current Cincinnati Bengals lineman Carlos Dunlap led the group after recording five tackles (four solo) and defended two passes, in addition to one hit on the QB.
Arizona Cardinals (New England 23, Arizona 21)
D.J. Humphries (T) – Started at right tackle.
Atlanta Falcons (Tampa Bay 31, Atlanta 24)
Keanu Neal (SS) – Not active for Week 1 due to injury.
Brian Poole (DB) – Made his NFL debut and started at cornerback, recorded three tackles (two solo).
Baltimore Ravens (Baltimore 13, Buffalo 7)
Matt Elam (SS) – Currently on injured reserve.
Buffalo Bills (Baltimore 13, Buffalo 7)
Mike Gillislee (RB) – Had one catch for a loss of four yards.
Brandon Spikes (LB) – Played but did not record any stats.
Lerentee McCray (LB) – Recorded two tackles (one solo).
Chicago Bears (Texans 23, Bears 14)
Jonathan Bullard (DT) – Recorded one hit on the QB.
Deonte Thompson (WR) – Recorded five kickoff returns for 103 yards.
Cincinnati Bengals (Cincinnati 23, New York Jets 22)
Carlos Dunlap (DE) – Started and recorded five tackles (four solo), one hit on the QB and defended two passes.
Jeff Driskel (QB) – Not active for Week 1.
Cleveland Browns (Philadelphia 29, Cleveland 10)
Joe Haden (CB) – Started and recorded three solo tackles and one pass defense.
Dallas Cowboys (New York Giants 20, Dallas 19)
Chaz Green (T) – Played but did not record any stats.
Denver Broncos (Denver 21, Carolina 20)
Max Garcia (G) – Started at left guard for the Broncos.
Detroit Lions (Detroit 39, Indianapolis 35)
Jon Bostic (LB) – Currently on injured reserve.
Indianapolis Colts (Detroit 39, Indianapolis 35)
Jonotthan Harrison (C) – Played but did not record any stats.
Antonio Morrison (ILB) – Recorded one tackle.
Jacksonville Jaguars (Green Bay 27, Jacksonville 23)
Dante Fowler Jr. (DE) – Started and had three tackles, including a tackle-for-loss on his first career snap.
Kansas City Chiefs (Kansas City 33, San Diego 27)
Frankie Hammond (WR) – Currently on practice squad.
Jaye Howard (DE) – Started but did not record any stats.
Demarcus Robinson (WR) – Made his NFL debut at wide receiver, but did not record any stats.
Los Angeles Rams (San Fransisco 28, Los Angeles 0)
Dominique Easley (DT) – Recorded three solo tackles and forced one fumble.
Miami Dolphins (Seattle 12, Miami 10)
Jelani Jenkins (OLB) – Recorded seven tackles (one solo).
Mike Pouncey (C) – Not active for Week 1 due to injury.
Minnesota Vikings (Minnesota 25, Tennessee 16)
Sharrif Floyd (DT) – Played but did not record any stats.
Justin Trattou (DE) – Played but did not record any stats.
Oakland Raiders (Oakland 35, New Orleans 34)
Neiron Ball (OLB) – Currently on injured reserve.
Reggie Nelson (DB) – Started at free safety and led the team with eight tackles (seven solo).
Philadelphia Eagles (Philadelphia 29, Cleveland 10)
Trey Burton (TE) – Not active for Week 1.
Alex McCalister (DE) – Currently on injured reserve.
Caleb Sturgis (K) – Connected on field goals of 22 and 38 yards and three extra points.
Jaylen Watkins (DB) – Played but did not record any stats.
Pittsburgh Steelers (Pittsburgh 38, Washington 16)
Marcus Gilbert (T) -- Started but did not record any stats.
Maurkice Pouncey (C) – Started but did not record any stats.
San Diego Chargers (Kansas City 33, San Diego 27)
Jake McGee (TE) – Currently on practice squad.
San Francisco 49ers (San Fransisco 28, Los Angeles 0)
Trent Brown (T) – Started but did not record any stats.
Kelvin Taylor (RB) – Currently on practice squad.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Tampa Bay 31, Atlanta 24)
Vernon Hargreaves (CB) – Made his NFL debut and recorded two tackles (one solo).
Louis Murphy (WR) – Currently on practice squad.
Washington Redskins (Pittsburgh 38, Washington 16)
Mack Brown (RB) – Currently on practice squad.
Quinton Dunbar (CB) – Played but did not record any stats.
Matt Jones (RB) – Started and rushed for 24 yards on seven drives, and hauled in one rush for nine yards.
Jordan Reed (TE) – Started and led the team in receptions, catching seven passes on 11 targets for 64 yards.
Following Sunday's competition in week one of the 2016-17 season, former Gators defensive lineman and current Cincinnati Bengals lineman Carlos Dunlap led the group after recording five tackles (four solo) and defended two passes, in addition to one hit on the QB.
Arizona Cardinals (New England 23, Arizona 21)
D.J. Humphries (T) – Started at right tackle.
Atlanta Falcons (Tampa Bay 31, Atlanta 24)
Keanu Neal (SS) – Not active for Week 1 due to injury.
Brian Poole (DB) – Made his NFL debut and started at cornerback, recorded three tackles (two solo).
Baltimore Ravens (Baltimore 13, Buffalo 7)
Matt Elam (SS) – Currently on injured reserve.
Buffalo Bills (Baltimore 13, Buffalo 7)
Mike Gillislee (RB) – Had one catch for a loss of four yards.
Brandon Spikes (LB) – Played but did not record any stats.
Lerentee McCray (LB) – Recorded two tackles (one solo).
Chicago Bears (Texans 23, Bears 14)
Jonathan Bullard (DT) – Recorded one hit on the QB.
Deonte Thompson (WR) – Recorded five kickoff returns for 103 yards.
Cincinnati Bengals (Cincinnati 23, New York Jets 22)
Carlos Dunlap (DE) – Started and recorded five tackles (four solo), one hit on the QB and defended two passes.
Jeff Driskel (QB) – Not active for Week 1.
Cleveland Browns (Philadelphia 29, Cleveland 10)
Joe Haden (CB) – Started and recorded three solo tackles and one pass defense.
Dallas Cowboys (New York Giants 20, Dallas 19)
Chaz Green (T) – Played but did not record any stats.
Denver Broncos (Denver 21, Carolina 20)
Max Garcia (G) – Started at left guard for the Broncos.
Detroit Lions (Detroit 39, Indianapolis 35)
Jon Bostic (LB) – Currently on injured reserve.
Indianapolis Colts (Detroit 39, Indianapolis 35)
Jonotthan Harrison (C) – Played but did not record any stats.
Antonio Morrison (ILB) – Recorded one tackle.
Jacksonville Jaguars (Green Bay 27, Jacksonville 23)
Dante Fowler Jr. (DE) – Started and had three tackles, including a tackle-for-loss on his first career snap.
Kansas City Chiefs (Kansas City 33, San Diego 27)
Frankie Hammond (WR) – Currently on practice squad.
Jaye Howard (DE) – Started but did not record any stats.
Demarcus Robinson (WR) – Made his NFL debut at wide receiver, but did not record any stats.
Los Angeles Rams (San Fransisco 28, Los Angeles 0)
Dominique Easley (DT) – Recorded three solo tackles and forced one fumble.
Miami Dolphins (Seattle 12, Miami 10)
Jelani Jenkins (OLB) – Recorded seven tackles (one solo).
Mike Pouncey (C) – Not active for Week 1 due to injury.
Minnesota Vikings (Minnesota 25, Tennessee 16)
Sharrif Floyd (DT) – Played but did not record any stats.
Justin Trattou (DE) – Played but did not record any stats.
Oakland Raiders (Oakland 35, New Orleans 34)
Neiron Ball (OLB) – Currently on injured reserve.
Reggie Nelson (DB) – Started at free safety and led the team with eight tackles (seven solo).
Philadelphia Eagles (Philadelphia 29, Cleveland 10)
Trey Burton (TE) – Not active for Week 1.
Alex McCalister (DE) – Currently on injured reserve.
Caleb Sturgis (K) – Connected on field goals of 22 and 38 yards and three extra points.
Jaylen Watkins (DB) – Played but did not record any stats.
Pittsburgh Steelers (Pittsburgh 38, Washington 16)
Marcus Gilbert (T) -- Started but did not record any stats.
Maurkice Pouncey (C) – Started but did not record any stats.
San Diego Chargers (Kansas City 33, San Diego 27)
Jake McGee (TE) – Currently on practice squad.
San Francisco 49ers (San Fransisco 28, Los Angeles 0)
Trent Brown (T) – Started but did not record any stats.
Kelvin Taylor (RB) – Currently on practice squad.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Tampa Bay 31, Atlanta 24)
Vernon Hargreaves (CB) – Made his NFL debut and recorded two tackles (one solo).
Louis Murphy (WR) – Currently on practice squad.
Washington Redskins (Pittsburgh 38, Washington 16)
Mack Brown (RB) – Currently on practice squad.
Quinton Dunbar (CB) – Played but did not record any stats.
Matt Jones (RB) – Started and rushed for 24 yards on seven drives, and hauled in one rush for nine yards.
Jordan Reed (TE) – Started and led the team in receptions, catching seven passes on 11 targets for 64 yards.
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