#NFLKnights: Week 8
Oct 29 | Football
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Twelve former Rutgers football players competed during Week 8 of the 2019 NFL season. Logan Ryan registered a sack and a game-clinching interception of Jameis Winston to help Tennessee to a key divisional victory over Tampa Bay. Mohamed Sanu (New England) and Tyler Kroft (Buffalo) added their first receptions with their respective new teams, while Steve Longa made his 2019 debut for Detroit.
Sanu Makes Patriots Debut
Mohamed Sanu, who was dealt to New England last week, made his Patriot debut in their 27-13 victory over Cleveland on Sunday. Sanu hauled in two receptions, including a 19-yard reception for a first down.
Kroft Records First Receptions with Buffalo
Tyler Kroft recorded his first two receptions with Buffalo after missing the first six weeks recovering from an offseason injury. Kroft hauled in 20-yard and 12-yard catches in the Bills' 31-13 loss to Philadelphia on Sunday. After four productive seasons with Cincinnati to begin his NFL career, Kroft signed a three-year, $18.75 million deal to join Buffalo in 2019.
Longa Signed to Detroit's Active Roster
Steve Longa was signed to Detroit's active roster on Oct. 26 after spending the first seven weeks on the team's practice squad. Longa made his 2019 debut over the weekend and produced two tackles to help the Lions to a 31-26 win over the New York Giants on Sunday.
Interception Production
Former Rutgers defensive backs have had an impressive impact in NFL secondaries, with four Scarlet Knights accounting for 11 interceptions to begin the 2019 season. An RU player has recorded an interception in each of the first eight weeks of the season, as Devin McCourty leads the league with five picks. Logan Ryan (3), Duron Harmon (2) and Jason McCourty (1) have also contributed to the interception total.
Blessuan Austin (2015-18)
DB | New York Jets (Injured Reserve)
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 3 at Miami (1 p.m., CBS)
What to Know: Austin was selected in the sixth round (pick No. 196) of the 2019 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. The Jets placed Austin on their reserve/non-football injury list, making Austin inactive to begin the 2019 season.
Michael Burton (2010-14)
FB | Washington Redskins
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 3 at Buffalo (1 p.m., FOX)
Week 8: Burton logged snaps at fullback and on special teams for Washington against Minnesota during Thursday Night Football.
Gus Edwards (2017)
RB | Baltimore Ravens
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 3 vs. New England (8:20 p.m., NBC)
Week 8: Edwards and Baltimore were on their bye week. Through seven games, Edwards has logged 52 carries for 234 yards, averaging 4.5 yards per carry to go along with four catches for 29 yards.
Saquan Hampton (2014-18)
DB | New Orleans
Next Game: Bye Week
Week 8: Hampton logged 16 snaps on special teams for New Orleans in their 31-9 victory over Arizona on Sunday.
Duron Harmon (2009-12)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 3 at Baltimore (8:20 p.m., NBC)
Week 8: Harmon produced two tackles for New England in their 27-13 victory over Cleveland on Sunday.
Clark Harris (2002-06)
LS | Cincinnati Bengals
Next Game: Bye Week
Week 8: Harris started at long snapper for Cincinnati against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.
Jonathan Hilliman (2018)
RB | New York Giants (Practice Squad)
Next Game: Monday, Nov. 4 vs. Dallas (8:15 p.m., ESPN)
What to Know: Hilliman appeared in three games for the New York Giants before returning to the team's practice squad. Hilliman rushed for 91 yards on 30 carries during his time on the Giants' active roster.
Sebastian Joseph-Day (2014-17)
DL | Los Angeles Rams
Next Game: Bye Week
Week 8: Joseph-Day recorded a tackle for the Los Angeles Rams in their 24-10 victory over Cincinnati on Sunday.
Tyler Kroft (2011-14)
TE | Buffalo Bills
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 3 vs. Washington (1 p.m., FOX)
Week 8: Kroft started at tight end and recorded two catches for 32 yards for Buffalo against Philadelphia on Sunday.
Steve Longa (2012-15)
LB | Detroit Lions
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 3 at Oakland (4:05 p.m., FOX)
Week 8: After spending the first seven weeks on Detroit's practice squad, Longa was signed to the active roster on Oct. 26. Longa produced two tackles for the Lions in their 31-26 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday.
Devin McCourty (2005-09)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 3 at Baltimore (8:20 p.m., NBC)
Week 8: McCourty recorded a tackle and recovered a fumble for New England in their 27-13 win over Cleveland on Sunday.
Jason McCourty (2005-08)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 3 at Baltimore (8:20 p.m., NBC)
Week 8: McCourty recorded three tackles for New England in their 27-13 win over Cleveland on Sunday.
Andre Patton (2012-16)
WR | Los Angeles Chargers
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 3 vs. Green Bay (4:25 p.m., CBS)
Week 8: Patton logged the first start of his career at wide receiver in the Los Angeles Chargers' 17-16 victory over Chicago on Sunday.
Logan Ryan (2009-12)
DB | Tennessee Titans
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 3 at Carolina (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 8: Ryan was all over the field, as he produced eight tackles, a sack, a tackle-for-loss and a game-sealing interception to help Tennessee to a 27-23 victory over Tampa Bay on Sunday.
WR | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 3 at Baltimore (8:20 p.m., NBC)
Week 8: Sanu made his New England debut and recorded two first-down receptions, including a 19-yard catch, to help the Patriots to a 27-13 victory over Cleveland on Sunday.
Kemoko Turay (2014-17)
DL/LB | Indianapolis Colts
What to Know: Turay suffered a leg injury during the second half of Indianapolis' 19-13 victory over Kansas City during Week 5 and will miss the remainder of the season. Turay finished the season with five tackles, 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble.
Sanu Makes Patriots Debut
Mohamed Sanu, who was dealt to New England last week, made his Patriot debut in their 27-13 victory over Cleveland on Sunday. Sanu hauled in two receptions, including a 19-yard reception for a first down.
🗣Sanuuuuuu@Mo_12_Sanu picks up the @Patriots first down. #CLEvsNE
— NFL (@NFL) October 27, 2019
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Kroft Records First Receptions with Buffalo
Tyler Kroft recorded his first two receptions with Buffalo after missing the first six weeks recovering from an offseason injury. Kroft hauled in 20-yard and 12-yard catches in the Bills' 31-13 loss to Philadelphia on Sunday. After four productive seasons with Cincinnati to begin his NFL career, Kroft signed a three-year, $18.75 million deal to join Buffalo in 2019.
Longa Signed to Detroit's Active Roster
Steve Longa was signed to Detroit's active roster on Oct. 26 after spending the first seven weeks on the team's practice squad. Longa made his 2019 debut over the weekend and produced two tackles to help the Lions to a 31-26 win over the New York Giants on Sunday.
The #Lions have signed LB Steve Longa to the active roster from the practice squad.
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) October 26, 2019
In addition, the Lions announced that they have released S Marcus Gilchrist.
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Interception Production
Former Rutgers defensive backs have had an impressive impact in NFL secondaries, with four Scarlet Knights accounting for 11 interceptions to begin the 2019 season. An RU player has recorded an interception in each of the first eight weeks of the season, as Devin McCourty leads the league with five picks. Logan Ryan (3), Duron Harmon (2) and Jason McCourty (1) have also contributed to the interception total.
Blessuan Austin (2015-18)
DB | New York Jets (Injured Reserve)
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 3 at Miami (1 p.m., CBS)
What to Know: Austin was selected in the sixth round (pick No. 196) of the 2019 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. The Jets placed Austin on their reserve/non-football injury list, making Austin inactive to begin the 2019 season.
Michael Burton (2010-14)
FB | Washington Redskins
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 3 at Buffalo (1 p.m., FOX)
Week 8: Burton logged snaps at fullback and on special teams for Washington against Minnesota during Thursday Night Football.
Gus Edwards (2017)
RB | Baltimore Ravens
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 3 vs. New England (8:20 p.m., NBC)
Week 8: Edwards and Baltimore were on their bye week. Through seven games, Edwards has logged 52 carries for 234 yards, averaging 4.5 yards per carry to go along with four catches for 29 yards.
Saquan Hampton (2014-18)
DB | New Orleans
Next Game: Bye Week
Week 8: Hampton logged 16 snaps on special teams for New Orleans in their 31-9 victory over Arizona on Sunday.
Duron Harmon (2009-12)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 3 at Baltimore (8:20 p.m., NBC)
Week 8: Harmon produced two tackles for New England in their 27-13 victory over Cleveland on Sunday.
Clark Harris (2002-06)
LS | Cincinnati Bengals
Next Game: Bye Week
Week 8: Harris started at long snapper for Cincinnati against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.
Jonathan Hilliman (2018)
RB | New York Giants (Practice Squad)
Next Game: Monday, Nov. 4 vs. Dallas (8:15 p.m., ESPN)
What to Know: Hilliman appeared in three games for the New York Giants before returning to the team's practice squad. Hilliman rushed for 91 yards on 30 carries during his time on the Giants' active roster.
Sebastian Joseph-Day (2014-17)
DL | Los Angeles Rams
Next Game: Bye Week
Week 8: Joseph-Day recorded a tackle for the Los Angeles Rams in their 24-10 victory over Cincinnati on Sunday.
Tyler Kroft (2011-14)
TE | Buffalo Bills
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 3 vs. Washington (1 p.m., FOX)
Week 8: Kroft started at tight end and recorded two catches for 32 yards for Buffalo against Philadelphia on Sunday.
Steve Longa (2012-15)
LB | Detroit Lions
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 3 at Oakland (4:05 p.m., FOX)
Week 8: After spending the first seven weeks on Detroit's practice squad, Longa was signed to the active roster on Oct. 26. Longa produced two tackles for the Lions in their 31-26 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday.
Devin McCourty (2005-09)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 3 at Baltimore (8:20 p.m., NBC)
Week 8: McCourty recorded a tackle and recovered a fumble for New England in their 27-13 win over Cleveland on Sunday.
Jason McCourty (2005-08)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 3 at Baltimore (8:20 p.m., NBC)
Week 8: McCourty recorded three tackles for New England in their 27-13 win over Cleveland on Sunday.
Andre Patton (2012-16)
WR | Los Angeles Chargers
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 3 vs. Green Bay (4:25 p.m., CBS)
Week 8: Patton logged the first start of his career at wide receiver in the Los Angeles Chargers' 17-16 victory over Chicago on Sunday.
Logan Ryan (@RealLoganRyan) with the game-ending INT. 🔒 #TBvsTEN pic.twitter.com/ZiaLxAD9q2
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) October 27, 2019
Logan Ryan (2009-12)
DB | Tennessee Titans
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 3 at Carolina (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 8: Ryan was all over the field, as he produced eight tackles, a sack, a tackle-for-loss and a game-sealing interception to help Tennessee to a 27-23 victory over Tampa Bay on Sunday.
Mohamed Sanu (2009-11)Steppin' into Beantown with the perfect pair of cleats.@Mo_12_Sanu | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/7TXVIF8Kfl
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 28, 2019
WR | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Nov. 3 at Baltimore (8:20 p.m., NBC)
Week 8: Sanu made his New England debut and recorded two first-down receptions, including a 19-yard catch, to help the Patriots to a 27-13 victory over Cleveland on Sunday.
Kemoko Turay (2014-17)
DL/LB | Indianapolis Colts
What to Know: Turay suffered a leg injury during the second half of Indianapolis' 19-13 victory over Kansas City during Week 5 and will miss the remainder of the season. Turay finished the season with five tackles, 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble.
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