Illini in the NFL Website
See how former Fighting Illini performed during week 7 of NFL action.
» Jeff Allen, OL, Kansas City Chiefs – Was signed by the Chiefs this week and made his season debut, getting two snaps at guard in Kansas City's win over the Bengals.
» Geronimo Allison, WR, Green Bay Packers – The Packers were on a bye in Week 7.
» James Crawford, LB, Green Bay Packers – The Packers were on a bye in Week 7.
» Clayton Fejedelem, FS, Cincinnati Bengals – Recovered a fumble on a fake punt and was in on 25 special teams plays in the Bengals loss to the Chiefs.
» Justin Hardee, CB, New Orleans Saints – Saw action on 15 special teams plays in the Saints win but did not record any stats.
» Ted Karras, OG/C, New England Patriots – Was active for the win over the Bears, playing seven snaps, one on offense and six on special teams.
» Matt LaCosse, TE, Denver Broncos – Had one catch for 12 yards to help the Broncos to a Thursday night victory over Arizona. Was in on 24 snaps, 18 on offense and six on special teams.
» Corey Liuget, DL, Los Angeles Chargers – Made three tackles and one TFL while playing 37 plays in LA's 20-19 win over the Titans in London.
» Whitney Mercilus, LB, Houston Texans – Had a big game in Houston's 20-7 win over Jacksonville, posting four tackles, a sack, a TFL, two forced fumbles and one QB hit. Was in on 59 snaps, 56 on defense and three on special teams.
» Hardy Nickerson, LB, Cincinnati Bengals – Was in on 30 plays in Cincinnati's loss to the Chiefs, 13 on defense and 17 on special teams, but did not record and stats.
» Carroll Phillips, DE, Indianapolis Colts – Made one tackle and was in on 32 plays, 14 on defense and 18 on special teams, as the Colts rolled the Bills.
» Dawuane Smoot, DE, Jacksonville Jaguars – Was inactive for the Jaguars loss to the Texans.
» Akeem Spence, DT, Miami Dolphins – Started at defensive tackle and made six tackles on 47 snaps in the Dolphins loss to the Lions.
» Jihad Ward, DE, Indianapolis Colts – Was injured (ankle) in the Colts win over the Bills, missing the rest of the game after playing just three snaps.
» Tavon Wilson, SS, Detroit Lions – Made three tackles in Detroit's win over Miami and was in on 35 snaps, 33 on defense and two on special teams.
Injured Illini
» Josh Ferguson, RB, Indianapolis Colts – On IR with a groin injury during training camp
» Michael Hoomanawanui, TE, New Orleans Saints – Will miss season with a neck injury
Illini on Practice Squads
» Christian DiLauro, OL, San Francisco 49ers – Signed to 49ers practice squad Sept. 26
» Malik Turner, WR, Seattle Seahawks – added to Seahawks practice squad in week 2.
Retired Illini
» Vontae Davis, CB, Buffalo Bills– Retired from the NFL on Sept. 16 after playing one game with Buffalo in 2018. In 10 NFL seasons with the Dolphins, Colts and Bills, Davis played in 121 games (113 starts), made 394 tackles, had 97 passes defended and 22 interceptions. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in both 2014 and 2015.
