Illini in the NFL Website
See how former Fighting Illini performed during week eight of 2019 NFL action.
» Nick Allegretti, OL, Kansas City Chiefs – Participated in five special teams snaps in the Chief's 31-24 loss to the Packers.
» Geronimo Allison, WR, Green Bay Packers – Started at WR and recorded one reception for seven yards in the Packer's 31-24 win over the Chiefs.
» Clayton Fejedelem, FS, Cincinnati Bengals – Participated in 20 special teams snaps, recording no statistics in the Bengal's 24-10 loss to the Rams in London.
» Justin Hardee, CB, New Orleans Saints – Participated in 22 special teams snaps, recording no statistics in the Saint's 31-9 win over the Cardinals.
» Ted Karras, C, New England Patriots – Started at C and played in all 69 offensive snaps in the Patriot's 27-13 win over the Browns.
» Matt LaCosse, TE, New England Patriots – Was not active for the Patriots during their 27-13 win over the Browns.
» Corey Liuget, DL, Oakland Raiders – Was not active for the Raiders during their 27-24 loss to the Texans.
» Chase McLaughlin, K, Los Angeles Chargers – Made one field goal and two extra points in the Charger's 17-16 win over the Bears.
» Whitney Mercilus, LB, Houston Texans – Started at OLB and recorded six combined tackles, two for losses, in the Texan's 27-24 win over the Raiders.
» Dawuane Smoot, DE, Jacksonville Jaguars – Recorded two combined tackles and one sack during the Jaguar's 29-15 win over the Jets.
» Akeem Spence, DT, Jaxsonville Jaguars – Was cut by the Eagles on 10/21 after six games with the team. Four days later, Spence was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars, joining former Illinois DE Dawuane Smoot. Spence immediately made an impact with three tackles in the Jaugar's 29-15 win over the Jets.
» Malik Turner, WR, Seattle Seahawks – Started at WR and recorded one reception for 21 yards in the Seahawk's 27-20 win over the Falcons.
» Jihad Ward, DT, Baltimore Ravens – Did not play due to Baltimore's bye week.
» Tavon Wilson, SS, Detroit Lions – Started at DB and recorded his best game of the year with seven combined tackles and one TFL in the Lion's 31-26 win over the Giants.
Injured/Released Illini
» James Crawford, LB, Miami Dolphins – Placed on Injured Reserve by the Dolphin's on Sept. 26 after suffering a season-ending knee injury. Crawford played in three games, mostly on special teams, and made one tackle in 2019.
» Jeff Allen, OL, Kansas City Chiefs – Played in four games for the Chiefs before being released on Oct. 3.
Illini on Practice Squads
» Christian DiLauro, T, Pittsburgh Steelers – DiLauro was signed to the Steelers' practice squad on Oct. 15 after spending time with the 49ers and the Texans earlier in the season.
» Josh Ferguson, RB, Washington Redskins – Ferguson was signed to Washington's practice squad on Oct. 16.
» Hardy Nickerson, LB, Cincinnati Bengals – Now in his third year with the Bengals, Nickerson was signed to the practice squad following training camp.
