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Trojans in the NFL - Week 17
1/2/2013 11:47:00 AM | Football
Former Trojans DuJuan Harris (Green Bay Packers) and Jonathan Massaquoi (Atlanta Falcons) are two former Troy player who will get to experience the postseason with their respective teams.
TROY, Ala. - Every week, TroyTrojans.com will take a look at how former Trojans are performing in the National Football League.
Mario Addison, Carolina Panthers – Saw action on special teams and at linebacker in the Panthers' 44-38 win over New Orleans. In his four games with Carolina, recorded five tackles and forced a fumble. Addison has 15 career tackles in his two seasons in the NFL.
James Brown, Chicago Bears – Started third straight game at left guard as the Bears' defeated the Detroit Lions, 26-22. Brown has played in five games since being promoted from the practice squad during Week 13.
DuJuan Harris, Green Bay Packers – Led the Packers in rushing with a career-high 14 carries for 70 yards, while catching two passes for 17 yards in Green Bay's loss to Minnesota on the road. Harris and the Packers host the Vikings in the NFC Wild Card Playoff round on Saturday with kickoff set for 7 p.m. In four games with Green Bay, Harris has rushed for 157 yards on 34 attempts and two touchdowns.
Jerrel Jernigan, New York Giants – Saw action at wide receiver and hd one carry for six yards in the Giants' 42-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Jernigan finished 2012 with three receptions for 22 yards in his second season with the Giants.
Elbert Mack, New Orleans Saints – Made two tackles and recorded a pass deflection in the Saints' 44-38 loss to Carolina. Mack has recorded 14 tackles; six pass deflections and an interception that was returned for a 73-yard touchdown against the New York Giants. For his career, he has totaled 103 tackles (85 solo), 17 pass deflections and six interceptions (two returned for touchdowns).
Sherrod Martin, Carolina Panthers – Placed on injured reserve on December 4 after suffering a knee injury. In his four seasons, Martin has tallied 199 career tackles and seven interceptions.
Jonathan Massaquoi, Atlanta Falcons – Continued to see playing time increase at defensive end, as the Falcons fell to the Tampa Buccaneers, 22-17. In first season, Massaquoi and the Falcons clinched home-field advantage and will receive a first-round bye in the NFC playoffs. Massaquoi has made two tackles and played in 15 games this season.
Leodis McKelvin, Buffalo Bills – Missed the final three games after being placed on injured reserve on December 20 with a groin injury. The former first round pick has recorded 21 tackles and two interceptions this season. McKelvin has returned two punt returns for a touchdown in 2012 and he also holds the Bills' franchise record in punt return yardage.
Steve McLendon, Pittsburgh Steelers – Recorded a tackle and a 0.5 sack in the Steelers' 24-10 win against the Cleveland Browns. This season, McLendon has seven tackles and a single-season high of two sacks at nose tackle. For his career, McLendon has 22 tackles (15 solo) and three sacks in his three seasons with the Steelers.
Lawrence Tynes, New York Giants – Hit all six extra points and had three kickoffs for touchbacks in the Giants' 42-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Tynes finished second in the NFL with 33 made field goals and was a perfect 46-of-46 in point after attempts. For his career, he has 190 field goals.
Osi Umemyiora, New York Giants – Posted three tackles in the Giants' home win over the Philadelphia Eagles. This season, Umenyiora recorded 43 tackles, six sacks and two forced fumbles. He has recorded 376 tackles, 75 sacks and forced 32 fumbles.
DeMarcus Ware, Dallas Cowboys – Playing with an elbow injury, Ware made just one tackle in the Cowboy's road loss to the Washington Redskins on Sunday night. In 2012, Ware made 56 tackles, added 11.5 sacks and forced five fumbles. His 11.5 sacks are tied for ninth-most in the NFL this season. He has 111 career sacks in his eight seasons, which is fourth among active players. Ware has also tallied 534 career tackles and forced 32 fumbles.
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Mario Addison, Carolina Panthers – Saw action on special teams and at linebacker in the Panthers' 44-38 win over New Orleans. In his four games with Carolina, recorded five tackles and forced a fumble. Addison has 15 career tackles in his two seasons in the NFL.
James Brown, Chicago Bears – Started third straight game at left guard as the Bears' defeated the Detroit Lions, 26-22. Brown has played in five games since being promoted from the practice squad during Week 13.
DuJuan Harris, Green Bay Packers – Led the Packers in rushing with a career-high 14 carries for 70 yards, while catching two passes for 17 yards in Green Bay's loss to Minnesota on the road. Harris and the Packers host the Vikings in the NFC Wild Card Playoff round on Saturday with kickoff set for 7 p.m. In four games with Green Bay, Harris has rushed for 157 yards on 34 attempts and two touchdowns.
Jerrel Jernigan, New York Giants – Saw action at wide receiver and hd one carry for six yards in the Giants' 42-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Jernigan finished 2012 with three receptions for 22 yards in his second season with the Giants.
Elbert Mack, New Orleans Saints – Made two tackles and recorded a pass deflection in the Saints' 44-38 loss to Carolina. Mack has recorded 14 tackles; six pass deflections and an interception that was returned for a 73-yard touchdown against the New York Giants. For his career, he has totaled 103 tackles (85 solo), 17 pass deflections and six interceptions (two returned for touchdowns).
Sherrod Martin, Carolina Panthers – Placed on injured reserve on December 4 after suffering a knee injury. In his four seasons, Martin has tallied 199 career tackles and seven interceptions.
Jonathan Massaquoi, Atlanta Falcons – Continued to see playing time increase at defensive end, as the Falcons fell to the Tampa Buccaneers, 22-17. In first season, Massaquoi and the Falcons clinched home-field advantage and will receive a first-round bye in the NFC playoffs. Massaquoi has made two tackles and played in 15 games this season.
Leodis McKelvin, Buffalo Bills – Missed the final three games after being placed on injured reserve on December 20 with a groin injury. The former first round pick has recorded 21 tackles and two interceptions this season. McKelvin has returned two punt returns for a touchdown in 2012 and he also holds the Bills' franchise record in punt return yardage.
Steve McLendon, Pittsburgh Steelers – Recorded a tackle and a 0.5 sack in the Steelers' 24-10 win against the Cleveland Browns. This season, McLendon has seven tackles and a single-season high of two sacks at nose tackle. For his career, McLendon has 22 tackles (15 solo) and three sacks in his three seasons with the Steelers.
Lawrence Tynes, New York Giants – Hit all six extra points and had three kickoffs for touchbacks in the Giants' 42-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Tynes finished second in the NFL with 33 made field goals and was a perfect 46-of-46 in point after attempts. For his career, he has 190 field goals.
Osi Umemyiora, New York Giants – Posted three tackles in the Giants' home win over the Philadelphia Eagles. This season, Umenyiora recorded 43 tackles, six sacks and two forced fumbles. He has recorded 376 tackles, 75 sacks and forced 32 fumbles.
DeMarcus Ware, Dallas Cowboys – Playing with an elbow injury, Ware made just one tackle in the Cowboy's road loss to the Washington Redskins on Sunday night. In 2012, Ware made 56 tackles, added 11.5 sacks and forced five fumbles. His 11.5 sacks are tied for ninth-most in the NFL this season. He has 111 career sacks in his eight seasons, which is fourth among active players. Ware has also tallied 534 career tackles and forced 32 fumbles.
For more information, be sure to visit TroyTrojans.com. Fans can also find Troy on Twitter at @TroyAthletics or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/TroyAthletics.
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