Gators in the NFL: Preseason Week Two
Monday, August 18, 2014 | Football
Through the second week of the preseason, 37 former Gators saw playing time during their respective team's game. In total, 45 former Gators currently are on a NFL roster.
The second week of the preseason was highlighted by a Deonte Thompson 108-yard kickoff return touchdown during the Baltimore Ravens' win over the Dallas Cowboys.
ARIZONA CARDINALS
Max Starks – Saw time on the offensive line, but suffered an ankle injury
BALTIMORE RAVENS
Matt Elam - Recorded one tackle
Will Hill - Recorded no statistics
Deonte Thompson - Battling for a roster spot, Thompson helped his case with a 108-yard kickoff return touchdown… Totaled three kickoff returns for 188 yards, averaging 62.7 yards per return… Also was targeted once as a receiver
BUFFALO BILLS
Damien Jacobs - Recorded no statistics
Brandon Spikes - Totaled two tackles, one for loss
CHICAGO BEARS
Jon Bostic - Totaled three tackles, one tackle for loss and one pass defended
CINCINNATI BENGALS
Carlos Dunlap - No statistics recorded
Reggie Nelson - No statistics recorded
CLEVELAND BROWNS – Monday vs. Redskins
Rex Grossman - Signed 8/11… Did not play
Joe Haden – Had one interception, which he returned for 37 yards, and one tackle
DALLAS COWBOYS
Jeremy Mincey - Recorded one tackle
DENVER BRONCOS
Andrew Caldwell - Was targeted one time
Lerentee McCray - Notched three tackles, all solo
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
Jonotthan Harrison - Started at center
Xavier Nixon - Did not play… Underwent arthroscopic surgery Aug. 9
Loucheiz Purifoy - Recorded two tackles, one for a loss
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
Josh Evans - Had one tackle and an interception, which he returned for eight yards
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Frankie Hammond - Notched three receptions for 57 yards on five targets… Returned two kicks for 56 yards
Jaye Howard – Had two tackles
MIAMI DOLPHINS
Mike Gillislee - Did not play due to hamstring injury
Jelani Jenkins - Recorded three tackles, two solo
Mike Pouncey - Did not play due to hip surgery… Could begin season on PUP
Caleb Sturgis - Did not play due to groin injury
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Sharrif Floyd - Recorded one tackle
Justin Trattou - Recorded two quarterback hits
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Dominque Easley - Did not play due to ACL injury from last season
Jon Halapio - Saw time on the offensive line… Battling for a roster spot
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Ronald Powell - Recorded no statistics… Played 22 snaps
NEW YORK JETS
Jermaine Cunningham - Out for season with torn Achilles
David Nelson - Two receptions for nine yards on four targets
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Trey Burton - Had one reception for 18 yards
Riley Cooper - Did not play due to injured foot
Jaylen Watkins - Did not play due to injured hamstring
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Marcus Gilbert - Started at right tackle
Maurkice Pouncey - Started at center
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
Ray McDonald - Recorded no statistics
ST. LOUIS RAMS
Marcus Roberson - Recorded one tackle
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Percy Harvin - Totaled four receptions for 31 yards…
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Jeff Demps - Rushed a team-high eight times for 31 yards, an average of 3.9… Targeted twice as a receiver… Recovered a teammate's fumble on offense
Louis Murphy - Recorded one reception for 11 yards on two targets
Solomon Patton - Returned three kicks for 91 yards, including a long of 33 yards… Returned three punts for 32 yards, including a long of 21 yards… Targeted one time on offense
Major Wright - Recorded one tackle
WASHINGTON REDSKINS Monday vs. Browns
Maurice Hurt – Saw time at right tackle
Jordan Reed – Totaled two receptions for 20 yards
