University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Golden Eagles in the NFL
9/30/2015 12:00:00 AM | Football
HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- Nine different Southern Miss players are currently on rosters in the National Football League. Here is a quick look at their third week results and fourth week matchups:
Chris Clark, Houston -- Started for the Texans in last weekend's 19-9 win against Tampa Bay. (This week -- at Atlanta, 12 p.m. / CBS)
Jamie Collins, New England -- Started at linebacker for the defending Super Bowl Champions. He recorded five tackles including one sack and a forced fumble in last weekend's 51-17 win against Jacksonville. (This week -- BYE)
Austin Davis, Cleveland -- Did not participate in last week's 27-20 loss against Oakland. He signed a contract extension with the Browns on Wednesday. (This week -- at San Diego, 3:05 p.m. / CBS)
Demar Dotson, Tampa Bay -- Sat out of last weekend's 19-9 loss at Houston due to a knee sprain. (This week -- Carolina, 12 p.m. / FOX)
Lamar Holmes, Atlanta -- Sat out of last weekend's 39-28 win at Dallas due to a broken foot. Holmes was placed on Atlanta's PUP list in mid-June. (This week -- at Houston, 12 p.m. / CBS)
Tom Johnson, Minnesota -- Recorded two tackles including a sack in last weekend's 26-16 win against San Diego. (This week -- at Denver 3:25 p.m. / FOX)
Cordarro Law, San Diego -- Recorded two tackles in last weekend's 26-16 loss at Minnesota. (This Week -- Cleveland, 3:05 p.m. / CBS)
Rakeem Nunez-Roches, Kansas City -- Sat out of Monday's 38-28 loss at Green Bay due to an ankle injury. (This week -- at Cincinnati 12 p.m. / CBS)
Khyri Thornton, New England -- Participated with the Patriots practice squad. (This week -- BYE)
