Illini in the NFL Website
See how former Fighting Illini performed during week 15 of 2019 NFL action.
» Nick Allegretti, OL, Kansas City Chiefs – Was not active for Kansas City's win over Denver.
» Geronimo Allison, WR, Green Bay Packers – Was targeted four times by Aaron Rodgers and made two catches for 19 yards in the win over Chicago.
» Clayton Fejedelem, FS, Cincinnati Bengals – Saw action on 29 plays (25 on special teams and four on defense) but did not record any stats in the loss to the Patriots.
» Josh Ferguson, RB, Washington Redskins – Was signed off the practice squad and made his 2019 season debut in Week 15 with three carries for nine yards in a loss to the Eagles.
» Justin Hardee, CB, New Orleans Saints – Was in on 16 special teams plays but did not record any stats in New Orleans' win over the Colts Monday night.
» Ted Karras, C, New England Patriots – After missing a game due to injury, Karras was back snapping to Tom Brady, starting and playing all 65 offensive snaps in New England's 34-13 win over the Bengals.
» Matt LaCosse, TE, New England Patriots – Started at tight end and had three catches (on three targets) for 22 yards in the Patriots win.
» Corey Liuget, DL, Buffalo Bills – Was not active due to injury for Buffalo's playoff-clinching win over the Steelers.
» Chase McLaughlin, K, Indianapolis Colts – Connected on his only kicking opportunity on Monday night, hitting an extra point in a 34-7 Colts loss to the Saints.
» Whitney Mercilus, LB, Houston Texans – Nearly took an interception to the house but watch tackled after an 86 yard return. Finished the day with two tackles, one pass defended and one interception in the Texans win.
» Hardy Nickerson, LB, Cincinnati Bengals – Saw action on 32 plays (25 on special teams and seven on defense) but did not record any stats in the loss to the Patriots.
» Dawuane Smoot, DE, Jacksonville Jaguars – Was in on 31 plays and made one tackle in a 20-16 win over the Raiders.
» Akeem Spence, DT, Jacksonville Jaguars – Was in on 28 snaps but did not record any stats in the win over the Raiders.
» Malik Turner, WR, Seattle Seahawks – Had three catches (on three targets) for 26 yards in Seattle's win over the Panthers.
» Jihad Ward, DT, Baltimore Ravens – Had one tackle, one QB hit and one fumble recovery in 26 snaps for the Ravens in their 42-21 win over the Jets.
» Tavon Wilson, SS, Detroit Lions – Started at safety and made six tackles in the loss to Tampa Bay.
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.
» Carroll Phillips, DE, Washington Redskins – Was released by the Redskins on Nov. 30 and is now a free agent. Phillips appeared in one game for the Redskins, recording no statistics.
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.
» Del'Shawn Phillips, LB, Bufflo Bills – Signed to the Bills practice squad on Oct. 29
