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#NFLKnights: Week 14
Dec 10 | Football
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – A season-high 13 former Rutgers football players competed during Week 14 of the 2019 NFL season. Devin McCourty (New England) and Logan Ryan (Tennessee) each produced nine tackles to lead their respective teams. Gus Edwards added 20 rushing yards to help Baltimore to an impressive 24-17 victory over Buffalo, while Mohamed Sanu hauled in a 13-yard reception on Sunday against Kansas City.
2020 Pro Bowl Voting Now Open
Fans can now vote for their favorite Scarlet Knights for the 2020 Pro Bowl. Eligible players for the fan vote include Sebastian Joseph-Day (Rams), Devin McCourty (Patriots), Jason McCourty (Patriots) and Logan Ryan (Titans).
#NFLKnights Playoff Picture
With three weeks left in the regular season, Gus Edwards (Baltimore) and Saquan Hampton (New Orleans) have clinched postseason berths. With wins next weekend, Buffalo (Tyler Kroft) and New England (Duron Haron, Devin McCourty, Jason McCourty and Mohamed Sanu) can secure spots in the playoffs.
Wilkins Signed to Philadelphia Practice Squad
Rookie free agent Kevin Wilkins was signed to Philadelphia's practice squad last Tuesday. Wilkins, who signed with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent back in May, appeared in all four preseason games this season, producing nine tackles and three tackles-for-loss. Wilkins was a standout at Rutgers from 2014-18, as he appeared in 47 career games with 126 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, an interception, seven passes defended as well as a blocked kick.
Scarlet Knight Touchdown Tracker
Gus Edwards and Mohamed Sanu have each produced two touchdowns this season. Sanu has hauled in touchdown receptions for both Atlanta and New England, while Edwards has muscled two rushing scores in 2019. The longest touchdown belongs to Edwards, who ran 63 yards into the end zone during Baltimore's Week 11 victory over Houston.
Standout Season Continues for Ryan
Logan Ryan continues to put up impressive numbers for Tennessee in 2019. In games, Ryan is first on the team in tackles (94), interceptions (4), passes defended (21), and forced fumbles (3) and is second in sacks (3.5). Ryan has logged eight or more tackles in eight games this season, including his season-high 13 stops against Kansas City in Week 11.
Interception Production
Former Rutgers defensive backs have had an impressive impact in NFL secondaries, with four Scarlet Knights accounting for 12 interceptions to begin the 2019 season. An RU player has recorded an interception in nine of the first 14 weeks of the season, as Devin McCourty co-leads the league with five picks. Logan Ryan (4), Duron Harmon (2) and Jason McCourty (1) have also contributed to the interception total.
Blessuan Austin (2015-18)
DB | New York Jets
Next Game: Thursday, Dec. 12 at Baltimore (8:20 p.m., FOX/NFL Network)
Week 14: Austin started his fourth consecutive game at cornerback, producing four tackles to help the New York Jets to a 22-21 victory on Sunday.
Michael Burton (2010-14)
FB | Washington Redskins
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 15 vs. Philadelphia (1 p.m., FOX)
Week 14: Burton started at fullback and logged 25 snaps for Washington in their 20-15 loss at Green Bay on Sunday.
Gus Edwards (2017)
RB | Baltimore Ravens
Next Game: Thursday, Dec. 12 vs. New York Jets (8:20 p.m., FOX/NFL Network)
Week 14: Edwards produced four carries for 20 yards to help Baltimore to a 24-17 victory over Buffalo on Sunday.
Saquan Hampton (2014-18)
DB | New Orleans
Next Game: Monday, Dec. 16 vs. Indianapolis (8:15 p.m., ESPN)
Week 14: Hampton was inactive for New Orleans on Sunday.
Duron Harmon (2009-12)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 15 at Cincinnati (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 14: Harmon started and produced a solo tackle for New England against Kansas City on Sunday.
Clark Harris (2002-06)
LS | Cincinnati Bengals
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 15 vs. New England (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 14: Harris started at long snapper for Cincinnati at Cleveland on Sunday.
Jonathan Hilliman (2018)
RB | New York Giants (Practice Squad)
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 15 vs. Miami (1 p.m., CBS)
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: Sunday, Dec. 15 at Dallas (4:25 p.m., FOX)
Week 14: Joseph-Day started at nose tackle and produced a tackle for the Los Angeles Rams in their 28-12 victory over Seattle on Sunday Night Football.
Tyler Kroft (2011-14)
TE | Buffalo Bills
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 15 at Pittsburgh (8:20 p.m., NBC)
Week 14: Kroft logged 21 snaps and was targeted on a pass for Buffalo against Baltimore on Sunday.
Steve Longa (2012-15)
LB | Detroit Lions
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 15 vs. Tampa Bay (1 p.m., FOX)
Week 14: Longa produced 16 snaps on special teams for Detroit against Minnesota on Sunday.
Devin McCourty (2005-09)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 15 at Cincinnati (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 14: McCourty produced a game-high nine tackles, including a tackle for loss, for New England against Kansas City on Sunday.
Jason McCourty (2005-08)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 15 at Cincinnati (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 14: After missing the past two games due to injury, McCourty appeared in a reserve role for New England against Kansas City on Sunday.
Andre Patton (2012-16)
WR | Los Angeles Chargers
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 15 vs. Minnesota (4:05 p.m., CBS)
Week 14: Patton started at wide receiver and logged 36 snaps for the Los Angles Chargers in their 45-10 victory over Jacksonville on Sunday.
Logan Ryan (2009-12)
DB | Tennessee Titans
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 15 vs. Houston (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 14: Ryan produced a team-high nine tackles and added 0.5 tackles for loss for Tennessee in their 42-10 victory over Oakland on Sunday.
Mohamed Sanu (2009-11)
WR | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 15 at Cincinnati (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 14: Sanu started at wide receiver and hauled in a 13-yard reception for New England against Kansas City 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.
Kevin Wilkins (20145-18)
DL | Philadelphia Eagles (Practice Squad)
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 15 at Washington (1 p.m., FOX)
What to Know: Philadelphia signed Wilkins to its practice squad on Dec. 3, 2019. Wilkins, who signed with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent this season, appeared in all four preseason games, producing nine tackles and three tackles-for-loss.
2020 Pro Bowl Voting Now Open
Fans can now vote for their favorite Scarlet Knights for the 2020 Pro Bowl. Eligible players for the fan vote include Sebastian Joseph-Day (Rams), Devin McCourty (Patriots), Jason McCourty (Patriots) and Logan Ryan (Titans).
#NFLKnights Playoff Picture
With three weeks left in the regular season, Gus Edwards (Baltimore) and Saquan Hampton (New Orleans) have clinched postseason berths. With wins next weekend, Buffalo (Tyler Kroft) and New England (Duron Haron, Devin McCourty, Jason McCourty and Mohamed Sanu) can secure spots in the playoffs.
Roster Move: #Eagles have signed DT Kevin Wilkins to the practice squad. pic.twitter.com/ZprAo6Pl8p
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 3, 2019
Wilkins Signed to Philadelphia Practice Squad
Rookie free agent Kevin Wilkins was signed to Philadelphia's practice squad last Tuesday. Wilkins, who signed with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent back in May, appeared in all four preseason games this season, producing nine tackles and three tackles-for-loss. Wilkins was a standout at Rutgers from 2014-18, as he appeared in 47 career games with 126 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, an interception, seven passes defended as well as a blocked kick.
Scarlet Knight Touchdown Tracker
Gus Edwards and Mohamed Sanu have each produced two touchdowns this season. Sanu has hauled in touchdown receptions for both Atlanta and New England, while Edwards has muscled two rushing scores in 2019. The longest touchdown belongs to Edwards, who ran 63 yards into the end zone during Baltimore's Week 11 victory over Houston.
Logan Ryan became the first @NFL player since 2000 with three sacks, three INTs and three forced fumbles in his team's first 8 games of a season.
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) December 5, 2019
RETWEET to send @RealLoganRyan to the Pro Bowl #ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/c2MfmLuHHn
Standout Season Continues for Ryan
Logan Ryan continues to put up impressive numbers for Tennessee in 2019. In games, Ryan is first on the team in tackles (94), interceptions (4), passes defended (21), and forced fumbles (3) and is second in sacks (3.5). Ryan has logged eight or more tackles in eight games this season, including his season-high 13 stops against Kansas City in Week 11.
Interception Production
Former Rutgers defensive backs have had an impressive impact in NFL secondaries, with four Scarlet Knights accounting for 12 interceptions to begin the 2019 season. An RU player has recorded an interception in nine of the first 14 weeks of the season, as Devin McCourty co-leads the league with five picks. Logan Ryan (4), Duron Harmon (2) and Jason McCourty (1) have also contributed to the interception total.
Forever a Scarlet Knight 🛡⚔️
— Rutgers Football (@RFootball) December 9, 2019
Thanks for stopping by the Hale Center today, @BlessuanAustin! #CHOP | #NFLKnights pic.twitter.com/LxZfDNovff
Blessuan Austin (2015-18)
DB | New York Jets
Next Game: Thursday, Dec. 12 at Baltimore (8:20 p.m., FOX/NFL Network)
Week 14: Austin started his fourth consecutive game at cornerback, producing four tackles to help the New York Jets to a 22-21 victory on Sunday.
Michael Burton (2010-14)
FB | Washington Redskins
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 15 vs. Philadelphia (1 p.m., FOX)
Week 14: Burton started at fullback and logged 25 snaps for Washington in their 20-15 loss at Green Bay on Sunday.
Gus Edwards (2017)
RB | Baltimore Ravens
Next Game: Thursday, Dec. 12 vs. New York Jets (8:20 p.m., FOX/NFL Network)
Week 14: Edwards produced four carries for 20 yards to help Baltimore to a 24-17 victory over Buffalo on Sunday.
Saquan Hampton (2014-18)
DB | New Orleans
Next Game: Monday, Dec. 16 vs. Indianapolis (8:15 p.m., ESPN)
Week 14: Hampton was inactive for New Orleans on Sunday.
Duron Harmon (2009-12)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 15 at Cincinnati (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 14: Harmon started and produced a solo tackle for New England against Kansas City on Sunday.
Clark Harris (2002-06)
LS | Cincinnati Bengals
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 15 vs. New England (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 14: Harris started at long snapper for Cincinnati at Cleveland on Sunday.
Jonathan Hilliman (2018)
RB | New York Giants (Practice Squad)
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 15 vs. Miami (1 p.m., CBS)
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: Sunday, Dec. 15 at Dallas (4:25 p.m., FOX)
Week 14: Joseph-Day started at nose tackle and produced a tackle for the Los Angeles Rams in their 28-12 victory over Seattle on Sunday Night Football.
Tyler Kroft (2011-14)
TE | Buffalo Bills
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 15 at Pittsburgh (8:20 p.m., NBC)
Week 14: Kroft logged 21 snaps and was targeted on a pass for Buffalo against Baltimore on Sunday.
Steve Longa (2012-15)
LB | Detroit Lions
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 15 vs. Tampa Bay (1 p.m., FOX)
Week 14: Longa produced 16 snaps on special teams for Detroit against Minnesota on Sunday.
Devin McCourty (2005-09)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 15 at Cincinnati (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 14: McCourty produced a game-high nine tackles, including a tackle for loss, for New England against Kansas City on Sunday.
Jason McCourty (2005-08)
DB | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 15 at Cincinnati (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 14: After missing the past two games due to injury, McCourty appeared in a reserve role for New England against Kansas City on Sunday.
Andre Patton (2012-16)
WR | Los Angeles Chargers
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 15 vs. Minnesota (4:05 p.m., CBS)
Week 14: Patton started at wide receiver and logged 36 snaps for the Los Angles Chargers in their 45-10 victory over Jacksonville on Sunday.
Logan Ryan (2009-12)
DB | Tennessee Titans
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 15 vs. Houston (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 14: Ryan produced a team-high nine tackles and added 0.5 tackles for loss for Tennessee in their 42-10 victory over Oakland on Sunday.
Mohamed Sanu (2009-11)
WR | New England Patriots
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 15 at Cincinnati (1 p.m., CBS)
Week 14: Sanu started at wide receiver and hauled in a 13-yard reception for New England against Kansas City 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.
Kevin Wilkins (20145-18)
DL | Philadelphia Eagles (Practice Squad)
Next Game: Sunday, Dec. 15 at Washington (1 p.m., FOX)
What to Know: Philadelphia signed Wilkins to its practice squad on Dec. 3, 2019. Wilkins, who signed with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent this season, appeared in all four preseason games, producing nine tackles and three tackles-for-loss.
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