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