Illini in the NFL Website
See how former Fighting Illini performed during week 16 of 2019 NFL action.
» Nick Allegretti, OL, Kansas City Chiefs – Returned home to Chicago and helped the Chiefs top the Bears Sunday night. He was in on seven snaps in the victory.
» Geronimo Allison, WR, Green Bay Packers – Was targeted twice and was in on 38 plays but did not record any stats in Green Bay's Monday night win over Minnesota.
» Clayton Fejedelem, FS, Cincinnati Bengals – Made three tackles and was in on 42 total plays in Cincinnati's overtime loss to MIami.
» Josh Ferguson, RB, Washington Redskins – Was not active for Washington's 41-35 loss to the Giants.
» Justin Hardee, CB, New Orleans Saints – Made one special teams tackle and was targeted on a fake punt. In all, he was in on 28 plays in the Saints' victory over Tennessee.
» Ted Karras, C, New England Patriots – Started at center and played all 73 offensive snaps, plus four special teams snaps, in New England's win over Buffalo to clinch the AFC East title, the Patriots' 11th straight division championship.
» Matt LaCosse, TE, New England Patriots – Caught an eight-yard touchdown pass from Tom Brady in the first quarter of New England's 24-17 win over Buffalo to clinch the AFC East crown.
» Corey Liuget, DL, Buffalo Bills – Saw action on 22 plays in Buffalo's loss to the Patriots
» Chase McLaughlin, K, Indianapolis Colts – Connected on all five of his PATs and nailed a 35-yard field goal, his only attempt of the day, in the 38-6 Colts victory. He has his 3-of-4 field goals and 9-of-9 PATs since joining the Colts three games ago. In 10 games for three teams this season (Chargers, 49ers, Colts), McLaughlin has hit 16-of-21 field goals and 24-of-24 extra points.
» Whitney Mercilus, LB, Houston Texans – Had four tackles, two sacks, one TFL and two more QB hits in Houston's 23-20 win over Tampa Bay.
» Hardy Nickerson, LB, Cincinnati Bengals – Made two tackles and was in on 45 total plays in Cincinnati's overtime loss to MIami.
» Dawuane Smoot, DE, Jacksonville Jaguars – Was in on 27 snaps against Atlanta but did not record any stats.
» Akeem Spence, DT, Jacksonville Jaguars – Had one tackle, a sack, plus a TFL and another QB hit in Jacksonville's loss to the Falcons.
» Malik Turner, WR, Seattle Seahawks – Started at WR and made one catch for 23 yards in Seattle's loss to Arizona.
» Jihad Ward, DT, Baltimore Ravens – Was in on 37 plays but did not record any stats in Baltimore's win over Cleveland.
» Tavon Wilson, SS, Detroit Lions – Started at safety and tied for the team lead with nine tackles while also adding a pass defense. Wilson was in on every defensive play for the Lions.
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
