Illini in the NFL Website

See how former Fighting Illini performed during week 9 of 2020 NFL action.

» Nick Allegretti, OL, Kansas City Chiefs – Started at LG and participated in 62 offensive snaps in the Chiefs' 33-31 win over the Panthers. 

#NFFSalutes @CarlAllegretti and his son @Gretti_53 who are great ambassadors and advocates for the game. #CampbellTrophy #ILLINI pic.twitter.com/Umq9ft4e9V

— Football Foundation (@NFFNetwork) November 9, 2020

» Clayton Fejedelem, S, Miami Dolphins – Participated in 22 special teams snaps in the Dolphins' 34-31 win over the Cardinals.  

» Ted Karras, C, Miami Dolphins – Started at C and participated in 61 offensive snaps in the Dolphins' 34-31 win over the Cardinals. 

Ted Karras doesn't think any moment's too big for Tua Tagovailoa https://t.co/uTivefx5BV

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) November 9, 2020

» Corey Liuget, DT, Houston Texans – Was activated from the practice squad on 11/7 and made his Texans debut, appearing in 13 defensive snaps in the Texans' 27-25 win over the Jaguars.

The #Texans elevated ILB Nate Hall, DT Corey Liuget & C/G Greg Mancz to the active roster from the practice squad (COVID-19 Replacements) for their Week 9 game at Jacksonville.

Houston also signed free agent QB Josh McCown & placed him on the Exempt/Commissioner Permission list. pic.twitter.com/7RqP81WnI8

— Texans PR (@TexansPR) November 7, 2020

» Chase McLaughlin, K, Jacksonville Jaguars – Signed to the Jaguars active roster on 11/10. 

Let's go, Chase! ???? https://t.co/w0Clyjx557

— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) November 10, 2020

» Hardy Nickerson, LB, Minnesota Vikings  – Participated in 18 special teams snaps in the Vikings' 34-20 win over the Lions. 

» Dawuane Smoot, DE, Jacksonville Jaguars – Participated in 39 defensive snaps and recorded one tackle and one quarterback hit in the Jaguars' 27-25 loss to the Texans.  

» Malik Turner, WR, Dallas Cowboys – Was not active for the Cowboys during their 24-19 loss to the Steelers.  

» Jihad Ward, DE, Baltimore Ravens – Was not active for the Ravens during their 24-10 win over the Colts.  

» Tavon Wilson, S, Indianapolis Colts – Was not active for the Colts during their 24-10 loss to the Ravens. 

INJURED

» Justin Hardee, CB, New Orleans Saints – Placed on Injured Reserve on 11/6 due to a groin injury. 

» Whitney Mercilus, LB, Houston Texans –  Placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on 11/5.

» Del'Shawn Phillips, LB, Buffalo Bills – Placed on Injured Reserve by the Bills on 10/2 due to a quad injury. 

OPT OUTS

Former Illini Geronimo Allison (WR, Detroit) and Matt LaCosse (TE, New England) opted out of the NFL season due to COVID-19 concerns.