Gators in the NFL: Preseason Week Four
Friday, August 29, 2014 | Football
In the final week of the preseason, 23 former Gators saw playing time during their respective team's game. In total, 43 former Gators currently are on a NFL roster.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Deonte Thompson scored a touchdown for a third-consecutive week, an eight-yard touchdown reception.
On Saturday, Aug. 30, every NFL team must cut their roster from 75-players to 53-players by 4 p.m. ET.
BALTIMORE RAVENS
Matt Elam – Did not play
Will Hill – Totaled two tackles
Deonte Thompson – Three receptions for 25 yards, including an eight-yard touchdown reception
BUFFALO BILLS
Brandon Spikes – Notched one tackle, which went for a loss
CHICAGO BEARS
Jon Bostic – Did not play
CINCINNATI BENGALS
Carlos Dunlap – Did not play
Reggie Nelson – Did not play
CLEVELAND BROWNS
Rex Grossman – Went 4-of-8 passing for 80 yards
Joe Haden – Did not play
DALLAS COWBOYS
Jeremy Mincey – Did not play
DENVER BRONCOS
Andrew Caldwell – Recorded one reception for 34 yards
Lerentee McCray – Had three tackles
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
Jonotthan Harrison – Saw time at center
Xavier Nixon - Did not play… Underwent arthroscopic surgery Aug. 9
Loucheiz Purifoy – Recorded four tackles, three solo, and one tackle-for-loss… Returned three punts for 17 yards with a long of 16 yards
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
Josh Evans – Totaled six tackles, all solo
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Frankie Hammond – Had one reception for eight yards… Returned one kick for 49 yards and one punt for zero yards
Jaye Howard – Totaled three tackles, one tackle-for-loss and one quarterback hit
MIAMI DOLPHINS
Mike Gillislee – Placed on IR Aug. 26
Jelani Jenkins – Recorded a team-leading six tackles, five solo, one sack and two tackles-for-loss
Mike Pouncey - Did not play due to hip surgery… Could begin season on PUP
Caleb Sturgis – Was a perfect 2-of-2 on extra points and missed a 56-yard field goal
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Sharrif Floyd – Recorded no statistics
Justin Trattou – Recorded one tackle and a half sack
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 – Did not record any statistics
NEW YORK JETS
Jermaine Cunningham - Out for season with torn Achilles
David Nelson – Recorded no statistics
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Trey Burton – Notched a game-high six catches for 45 yards, including a 21-yard touchdown reception
Riley Cooper – Did not play
Jaylen Watkins – Had three tackles
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Marcus Gilbert – Did not play
Maurkice Pouncey – Did not play
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
Ray McDonald – Did not play
ST. LOUIS RAMS
Marcus Roberson - Had one tackle, and a pass defended
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Percy Harvin – Did not play
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Jeff Demps – Rushed 20 times for 59 yards… Returned two kicks for 62 yards with a long of 37 yards
Louis Murphy – Had three receptions for 33 yards
Solomon Patton – Caught two passes for 34 yards, including a 25-yard touchdown reception… Returned two kicks for 39 yards… Returned one punt for nine yards
Major Wright – Did not play
WASHINGTON REDSKINS
Maurice Hurt – Saw time at right tackle
Jordan Reed – Did not play
