Gators in the NFL ? Week Nine Update
Monday, November 4, 2013 | Football
Sixteen former Gators saw action in week nine of the NFL season. Of those 16, 11 started for their respective teams. Riley Cooper of the Philadelphia Eagles scored a team-leading three touchdowns, including catching a 63-yard touchdown pass in the win over the Oakland Raiders. (Watch Here)
The Denver Broncos, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers, with a combined six former Gators on their rosters, all had a bye in week nine.
BALTIMORE RAVENS
Matt Elam – Started at FS and recorded two solo tackles, including one TFL.
Deonte Thompson – Saw action at WR and contributed with three catches for 24 yards.
CINCINNATI BENGALS
Carlos Dunlap – Made the start at LDE recording a forced fumble and two solo tackles.
Reggie Nelson – Started at FS, and had a combined six tackles, five solo.
CHICAGO BEARS
Major Wright – Started at SS and led the Bears with eight tackles, six solo.
Jon Bostic – Started at MLB and contributed with four tackles, three solo.
CLEVELAND BROWNS
Joe Haden – Started at LCB and had one interception, two pass breakups and six tackles, three solo, against the Ravens.
DENVER BRONCOS (Bye)
Andre Caldwell –
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (Bye)
Jeremy Mincey –
Josh Evans –
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Jaye Howard – Was not active in week nine.
MIAMI DOLPHINS
Mike Pouncey – Made the start at C.
Mike Gillislee – Was not active in week nine.
Caleb Sturgis – Went 2-3 in FG attempts.
Jelani Jenkins – Saw action at LB but did not record a stat.
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Sharrif Floyd – Saw action at DT and returned one kickoff.
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Brandon Spikes – Made the start at LB and had three tackles, all solo.
NEW YORK GIANTS (Bye)
Will Hill –
NEW YORK JETS
David Nelson – Saw action at WR and had one reception for 19 yards.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Riley Cooper – Started at WR and had five receptions for 139 yards and scored a team-leading three touchdowns, including catching a 63-yard touchdown pass. (Watch Here)
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Marcus Gilbert – Made the start at RT.
Maurkice Pouncey – Suffered a season-ending torn ACL and MCL during the Steelers' opening possession of their season opener.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (Bye)
Ray McDonald –
Jermaine Cunningham –
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Percy Harvin – Was not active week nine due to injury.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Jeff Demps – Was not active in week nine.
WASHINGTON REDSKINS
Rex Grossman – Was not active in week nine.
Maurice Hurt – Was not active in week nine.
Jordan Reed – Made his second pro start for the Redskins at TE and rushed for 18 yards on one carry and had four catches for 37 yards.
