Hoos in the NFL: Week 11 Recap

Each week we will be keeping tabs on the former Virginia Cavaliers now in the NFL. Here is how the Hoos in the NFL fared in Week 11:

Starters:

Rodney McLeod - Philadelphia Eagles - Safety – McLeod recorded his third interception of the year to go along with three tackles in Philadelphia’s 37-9 pounding of Dallas. It was the former UVA defensive back’s third straight game with an interception and here is a video of the pick.

Anthony Harris - Minnesota Vikings - Safety – “Ant” Harris had a huge game in the Vikings 24-7 win. The former UVA defensive back recorded seven tackles but his big contribution was forcing and recovering a fumble near the goal line. Here is the video of the key play.

Dontrelle Inman – Chicago Bears - Wide Receiver – The former UVA receiver had three catches for 43 yards for Chicago in his second game for the Bears.

Morgan Moses - Washington Redskins - Offensive Tackle –Moses started at right tackle for Washington in a 31-34 Redskins loss and even recovered a fumble that could have won the game for the Saints.

Luke Bowanko - Baltimore Ravens - Offensive Lineman – Bowanko started for the first time for the Ravens in Baltimore’s 23-0 win. It was the former UVA lineman’s first start since his rookie year with the Jaguars in 2014.

Maurice Canady - Baltimore Ravens - Cornerback – The former UVA defensive back got his first career start as a slot cornerback in the Ravens 23-0 win. Canady recorded his third career tackle in the game as well.

Oday Aboushi - Seattle Seahawks - Guard – Aboushi started at right guard for the Seahawks but left early with a shoulder injury.

Rotation players:

Ahmad Brooks - Green Bay Packers - Linebacker – The former UVA linebacker recorded two tackles in the Packers 0-23 loss.

Chris Long - Philadelphia Eagles - Defensive End – The former UVA legend recorded two tackles in the Eagles 37-9 win over the Cowboy’s but made more news during the week by appearing on the Ellen Show to discuss his charitable donations.

Eli Harold - San Francisco 49ers - Linebacker – The 49ers had a bye this week.

Backups:

Taquan Mizzell - Chicago Bears - Running Back – “Smoke” was inactive for the Bears this week. Maybe he will be traded to the Redskins who just lost their pass catching RB Chris Thompson?

Austin Pasztor - Atlanta Falcons - Offensive Lineman – The former UVA lineman was inactive for the Falcons this week.

Matt Schaub - Atlanta Falcons - Quarterback – Schaub did not see any action during Atlanta’s win this week.

Darius Jennings – Tennessee Titans - Wide Receiver – The former UVA reciever was inactive for the Titans this week.

Injured:

Eric Smith - Miami Dolphins - Offensive Tackle – The former UVA lineman was placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury.

Brent Urban - Baltimore Ravens - Defensive End - Urban suffered a Lisfranc foot sprain and was placed on the IR. It is a really tough break for the former UVA lineman as he was finally healthy and was in a contract year.

LaRoy Reynolds - Atlanta Falcons - Linebacker - Reynolds was placed on injured reserve due to a pectoral muscle injury suffered in the preseason.

Cedric Peerman - Cincinnati Bengals - Running Back - Peerman injured his shoulder in the preseason and was placed on the injured reserve, ending his season.

John Phillips - New Orleans Saints - Tight End - Phillips was placed on the injured reserve with an undisclosed injury.

Keeon Johnson - New York Giants - Wide Receiver - Johnson broke his foot in the preseason and was placed on the injured reserve.

Jake McGee – Pittsburgh Steelers – Tight End – The former UVA star tight end is currently on Pittsburgh’s practice squad.

Max Valles – Oakland Raiders – Linebacker - The former UVA star linebacker is currently on Oakland’s practice squad.

We will follow the progress of these former UVA stars throughout the season.