Illini in the NFL Website

See how former Fighting Illini performed during week 12 of NFL action.

» Jeff Allen, OL, Houston Texans – Started at right guard and played all 69 offensive snaps, plus 4 special teams snaps, in the loss to the Ravens. 

» Geronimo Allison, WR, Green Bay Packers – Saw action on both offense and special teams but did not record any stats in the loss to the Steelers. 

» Chunky Clements, DT, Houston Texans – Was inactive for Houston's loss to the Ravens. 

» Jeff Cumberland, TE, Los Angeles Chargers – Started at tight end and also saw action on special teams but did not record any stats in the win over the Cowboys. 

» Clayton Fejedelem, FS, Cincinnati Bengals – Started at free safety and made six tackles while adding one QB hurry in the 30-16 win over Cleveland. 

» Josh Ferguson, RB, Indianapolis Colts – Saw action on special teams but did not record any stats in the loss to the Titans. 

» Justin Hardee, CB, New Orleans Saints – Saw action on 22 special teams plays, making one tackle, in the loss to the Rams. 

» Michael Hoomanawanui, TE, New Orleans Saints – Saw snaps on both offense and special teams, but did not record any stats in the loss to the Rams. 

» Ted Karras, OG/C, New England Patriots – Started at center for the second straight game and played all 70 offensive snaps, plus five special teams snaps, in the 35-17 victory over the Miami. 

1-on-1 with @_teddy_k to talk Dolphins, his football family & making the most of opportunities: pic.twitter.com/cj6NLYuuss

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 25, 2017

» Corey Liuget, DL, San Diego Chargers – Started at defensive tackle and made two tackles, one sack and one TFL and also added a QB hurry in the 28-6 win of Dallas. 

First sack of the game. Chargers show a five man rush, drop Phillips into coverage at snap. Bosa and Ingram won off the line, Liuget drives Frederick into the back field and splits the double team. Bosa forces Dak into Liuget's path for the sack. pic.twitter.com/Nw4JiwFG7y

— The Lightning Round Podcast (@Lightning_Round) November 26, 2017

» Whitney Mercilus, LB, Houston Texans – Started a SAM linebacker the first five games, but suffered a torn pectoral in game five. The sixth-year pro was placed on injured reserve and will miss the rest of the 2017 season.

» Hardy Nickerson, LB, Cincinnati Bengals – Saw snaps on defense and on special teams but did not record any stats in the Bengals victory. 

» Dawuane Smoot, DE, Jacksonville Jaguars – Saw action on both defense and special teams and made two tackles in the loss to the Cardinals. 

» Akeem Spence, DT, Detroit Lions – Started at defensive tackle, making four tackles and adding one TFL, a half-sack and one QB hurry in the loss to the Lions. 

"Penetration kills all running plays." - Warren Sapp. Ex: Akeem Spence (@AkeemSpence) #Lions pic.twitter.com/SHXAVB11Yx

— DLineVids (@DLineVids) November 23, 2017

» Jihad Ward, DE, Oakland Raiders – Was inactive for the Raiders' Week 12 win over the Broncos.  

» Tavon Wilson, SS, Detroit Lions – Started at strong safety and made three tackle and defended one pass in the loss to the Vikings. 

Illini on Practice Squads

» Matt LaCosse, TE, New York Giants – Played in three games with one start before being moved to the practice squad before Week 10. 

» Carroll Phillips, DE, Jacksonville Jaguars – Signed to Jaguars practice squad after training camp. 

» Gimel President, OLB, Houston Texans – Signed to Texans practice squad after training camp. 

Injured Illini

» Arrelious Benn, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars – Placed on Injured Reserve prior to Week 11 win over Browns. 

» Vontae Davis, CB, Indianapolis Colts – Veteran cornerback had his season cut short by injury and was released by the Colts after Week 10.