KNIGHTS IN THE NFL - Week 16
Dec 25 | Football
KNIGHTS IN THE NFL – Week 16
There are currently 20 former Rutgers football players on NFL rosters spanning 10 teams. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have the most former Scarlet Knight players on their roster with four.
Kenny Britt (2006-08), WR, Tennessee Titans
Green Bay 55, Tennessee 7
Snagged two passes for a team-best 41 yards. He scored the Titans’ lone touchdown in the contest.
Anthony Davis (2007-09), OT, San Francisco 49ers
Seattle 42, San Francisco 13
Started at right tackle and helped the 49ers to 313 yards of total offense.
Justin Francis (2007-11), DL, New England Patriots
New England 23, Jacksonville 16
Saw action but did not record any statistics in the win.
Jonathan Freeny (2007-10), LB, Miami Dolphins
Miami 24, Buffalo 10
Played in the game but didn’t record any statistics.
Gary Gibson (2001-04), DT, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
St. Louis 28, Tampa Bay 13
Tallied two tackles (one solo) in the game.
Clark Harris (2003-06), LS, Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati 13, Pittsburgh 10
Primary long snapper for the Bengals.
Kevin Haslam (2006-09), OT, San Diego Chargers
San Diego 27, New York Jets 17
Played at tackle in the win over the Jets.
George Johnson (2006-09), DE, Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota 23, Houston 6
Signed to the active roster on Dec. 22 and played in the win.
Joe Lefeged (2007-10), S, Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis 20, Kansas City 13
The starting strong safety recorded six tackles, including five solo, while also recovering a fumble.
Brian Leonard (2002-06), RB, Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati 13, Pittsburgh 10
Saw time but did not record any statistics.
Kevin Malast (2005-08), LB, Tennessee Titans
Green Bay 55, Tennessee 7
On injured reserve list as a linebacker for the Titans.
Devin McCourty (2005-09), DB, New England Patriots
New England 23, Jacksonville 16
Started at cornerback and recorded five tackles (four solo) in the win.
Jason McCourty (2005-08), CB, Tennessee Titans
Green Bay 55, Tennessee 7
Tied for the team lead with nine tackles, including seven solo.
Ray Rice (2005-07), RB, Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore 33, New York Giants 14
Ran the ball 24 times for 107 yards (4.5 average) including a long of 19. He also caught six passes for 51 yards including a 27-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter.
Mohamed Sanu (2010-12), WR, Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati 13, Pittsburgh 10
Placed on the injured reserve list on Dec. 4.
Alex Silvestro (2007-10), TE, Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore 33, New York Giants 14
The tight end was signed to the practice squad on Nov. 7.
Tiquan Underwood (2005-08), WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
St. Louis 28, Tampa Bay 13
Caught one pass for 18 yards in the loss.
Jamaal Westerman (2005-08), LB, Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis 20, Kansas City 13
Saw special teams action and notched two tackles.
Desmond Wynn (2007-11), OL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
St. Louis 28, Tampa Bay 13
On injured reserve list as an offensive lineman.
Jeremy Zuttah (2004-07), OL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
St. Louis 28, Tampa Bay 13
The starting left guard played a role in protecting quarterback Josh Freeman, who threw for 372 yards and ran for 18 more.
