Illini in the NFL Website
See how former Fighting Illini performed during week 11 of 2019 NFL action.
» Nick Allegretti, OL, Kansas City Chiefs – Was not active in the Chiefs' 24-17 win over the Chargers.
» Geronimo Allison, WR, Green Bay Packers – The Packers had a bye week 11.
» Clayton Fejedelem, FS, Cincinnati Bengals – Participated in 20 total snaps in the Bengals' 17-10 loss to the Raiders.
» Justin Hardee, CB, New Orleans Saints – Participated in 19 total snaps in the Saints' 34-17 win over the Buccaneers.
» Ted Karras, C, New England Patriots – Started at center and participated in all 74 offensive snaps in the Patriots' 17-10 win over the Eagles.
» Matt LaCosse, TE, New England Patriots – Caught two passes for three yards in his return from injury, helping the Patriots to a 17-10 win over the Eagles.
» Corey Liuget, DL, Buffalo Bills – Recorded one sack on 19 defensive snaps in the Bills' 37-20 win over the Dolphins.
» Chase McLaughlin, K, San Francisco 49ers – Made one field goal from 43 yards and all three extra point attempts in the 49'ers 36-26 win over the Cardinals.
» Whitney Mercilus, LB, Houston Texans – Recorded two tackles on 67 defensive snaps in the Texans' 41-7 loss to the Ravens.
» Dawuane Smoot, DE, Jacksonville Jaguars – Recorded two tackles on 25 defensive snaps in the Jaguars' 33-13 loss to the Colts.
» Akeem Spence, DT, Jacksonville Jaguars – Recorded three tackles on 20 defensive snaps in the Jaguars' 33-13 loss to the Colts.
» Malik Turner, WR, Seattle Seahawks – The Seahawks had a bye week 11.
» Jihad Ward, DT, Baltimore Ravens – Participated in 35 total snaps, recording no statistics in the Ravens' 41-7 win over the Texans.
» Tavon Wilson, SS, Detroit Lions – Started at defensive back and recorded five tackles on 67 defensive snaps in the Lions' 35-27 loss to the Cowboys.
Injured/Released Illini
» Jeff Allen, OL, Kansas City Chiefs – Played in four games for the Chiefs before being released on Oct. 3.
» James Crawford, LB, Miami Dolphins – Placed on Injured Reserve by the Dolphins 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.
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.
» Carroll Phillips, DE, Washington Redskins – Signed to Washington's practice squad on Oct. 30.
» Del'Shawn Phillips, LB, Bufflo Bills – Signed to the Bills practice squad on Oct. 29