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Cougars in the NFL: Week 13
12/8/2020 2:26:00 PM | Football
Ward hauls in touchdown to highlight action
HOUSTON – With 15 Houston Football alums represented on rosters or practice squads around the league, take a look at how they fared during Week 13 in our NFL update.
Matthew Adams, LB | Indianapolis Colts
Kyle Allen, QB | Washington Football Team
Tyus Bowser, LB | Baltimore Ravens
Emeke Egbule, LB | Los Angeles Chargers
D.J. Hayden, CB | Jacksonville Jaguars
William Jackson III, CB | Cincinnati Bengals
Isaiah Johnson, CB | Las Vegas Raiders
Josh Jones, OL | Arizona Cardinals
Case Keenum, QB | Cleveland Browns
Cameron Malveaux, DL | Cleveland Browns
Ed Oliver, DT | Buffalo Bills
Nick Thurman, DL | New England Patriots
Elandon Roberts, LB | Miami Dolphins
Greg Ward Jr., WR | Philadelphia Eagles
Brandon Wilson, S | Cincinnati Bengals
Matthew Adams, LB | Indianapolis Colts
- Adams played in 19 special teams snaps in the Colts' 26-20 win against the Texans.
Kyle Allen, QB | Washington Football Team
- Injured reserve.
Tyus Bowser, LB | Baltimore Ravens
- Baltimore is scheduled to play Dallas on Tuesday.
Emeke Egbule, LB | Los Angeles Chargers
- Egbule played four special teams snaps and two defensive snaps during the Chargers' 45-0 loss to New England.
D.J. Hayden, CB | Jacksonville Jaguars
- Injured reserve.
William Jackson III, CB | Cincinnati Bengals
- Jackson III started at cornerback and recorded three tackles and as many passes defended. He played in 68 defensive snaps during Cincinnati's 19-7 loss to Miami.
Isaiah Johnson, CB | Las Vegas Raiders
- Johnson was inactive for the Raiders' 31-28 win over the New York Jets.
Josh Jones, OL | Arizona Cardinals
- Jones played five snaps on special teams and one on offense in Arizona's 38-28 loss to the Rams.
Case Keenum, QB | Cleveland Browns
- Keenum did not play in Cleveland's 41-35 win against Tennessee.
Cameron Malveaux, DL | Cleveland Browns
- On Cleveland's practice squad.
Ed Oliver, DT | Buffalo Bills
- Oliver started at defensive tackle, providing one tackle while playing 34 defensive snaps during Buffalo's 34-24 win at San Francisco.
Nick Thurman, DL | New England Patriots
- On New England's practice squad.
Elandon Roberts, LB | Miami Dolphins
- Roberts recorded one solo tackle while playing in eight defensive snaps during Miami's 19-7 victory against Cincinnati.
Greg Ward Jr., WR | Philadelphia Eagles
- Ward hauled in a 32-yard touchdown reception and caught three passes for 57 yards in Philadelphia's 30-16 loss to Green Bay. He played in 44 offensive snaps and one special teams snap, providing a fair catch.
Touchdown catch #️⃣3️⃣ of the season for @G_Ward1! #NFLCoogs pic.twitter.com/mOCXomPLQ8
— Houston Football (@UHCougarFB) December 7, 2020
Brandon Wilson, S | Cincinnati Bengals
- Wilson played in four special teams snaps and one defensive snap during Cincinnati's 19-7 loss to Miami.
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