Illini in the NFL Website
See how former Fighting Illini performed during week 14 of NFL action.
» Jeff Allen, OL, Houston Texans – Started at left tackle and played nearly every snap in Houston's loss to the 49ers.
» Geronimo Allison, WR, Green Bay Packers – Had four catches (on 4 targets) for 29 yards in Green Bay's come-from-behind OT win over Cleveland.
» Chunky Clements, DT, Houston Texans – Was inactive for Houston's loss to the Titans.
» Jeff Cumberland, TE, Los Angeles Chargers – Started at tight end and saw extensive action on both offense and special teams, making one catch (on two targets) for no yards in LA's win over Washington.
» Clayton Fejedelem, FS, Cincinnati Bengals – Started at strong safety and made 11 tackles (5 solos) in the loss to Chicago.
» Josh Ferguson, RB, Indianapolis Colts – Returned two kicks for a total of 34 yards in the snowy loss at Buffalo.
» Justin Hardee, CB, New Orleans Saints – Saw action on special teams but did not record any stats in the Saints' Thursday night loss to the Falcons.
» Michael Hoomanawanui, TE, New Orleans Saints – Started at tight end and was targeted one time, but did not record any catches in the loss to the Falcons.
» Ted Karras, OG/C, New England Patriots – Saw action on special teams in New England's loss at Miami on Monday night.
» Matt LaCosse, TE, Denver Broncos – The Broncos signed LaCosse off the Giants' practice squad on Dec. 12. LaCosse played in three games (one start) with the Giants and spent the rest of the season on New York's practice squad.
» Corey Liuget, DL, San Diego Chargers – Started at defensive tackle and made two tackles, 0.5 sacks and had a two QB hurries in the win over Washington.
» Hardy Nickerson, LB, Cincinnati Bengals – Saw snaps on defense and on special teams but did not record any stats in the loss to the Bears.
» Carroll Phillips, DE, Jacksonville Jaguars – Saw action on special teams but did not record any stats in Jacksonville's win over Seattle.
» Gimel President, OLB, Houston Texans – Saw action on defense and on special teams, making one tackle in the loss to the 49ers.
» Dawuane Smoot, DE, Jacksonville Jaguars – Made one tackle, one TFL and had one hurry in Jacksonville's win over Seattle.
» Akeem Spence, DT, Detroit Lions – Started at defensive tackle and made three tackles and had one QB hurry in the win over Tampa Bay.
» Jihad Ward, DE, Oakland Raiders – Was inactive for the Raiders loss to Kansas City.
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.
» 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.
» Tavon Wilson, SS, Detroit Lions – Was put on injured reserved prior to Week 13 with a shoulder injury. Before the injury, played in 10 games, starting nine at safety, making 55 tackles, 2 sacks, one interception and one forced fumble.
